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Overview |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $36,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $36,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $10,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $17,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $30,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 3,660 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 978/1183 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Illinois College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 958 students)
DePaul vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Illinois College?
- DePaul University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $36,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at DePaul than Illinois College ($43,665.00 vs. $36,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than DePaul ($17,255 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 79.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,264 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 8.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($30,139 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Illinois College? 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 Illinois College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Illinois College (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/