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Overview |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,827 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | grandview.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $31,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $31,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $20,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $22,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 920/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $247 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Grand View University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Grand View University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,827 students)
DePaul vs. Grand View University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Grand View University?
- DePaul University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Grand View University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $31,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at DePaul than Grand View University ($42,189.00 vs. $31,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand View University than DePaul ($20,236 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand View University are 46.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,956 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Grand View University ($26,004 vs. $22,893)
DePaul vs. Grand View University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Grand View University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grand View University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Grand View University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Grand View University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Grand View University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Grand View University (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $576 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $23,908)
- DePaul graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($241 vs. $247)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/