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Overview |
DePaul | IWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $53,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | IWU | ||
| 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,527 students)
DePaul vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at IWU than DePaul University ($53,610.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than DePaul ($30,096 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 29.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,418 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 40.8% larger than aid received DePaul University ($36,614 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
DePaul vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or IWU? 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 IWU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than DePaul University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $3,600 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/