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Overview |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $245 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 8,658 students)
DePaul vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Indiana State?
- DePaul University is 346.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at DePaul than Indiana State University ($42,189.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than DePaul ($12,688 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 41.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,350 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Indiana State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 140.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($26,004 vs. $10,802)
DePaul vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Indiana State University (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $388 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($23,332 vs. $23,720)
- DePaul graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($241 vs. $245)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/