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Overview |
DePaul | JCU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $278 |
Diversity |
DePaul | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,922 students)
DePaul vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at JCU than DePaul University ($45,490.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than DePaul ($30,496 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 21.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,200 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 17% larger than aid received DePaul University ($30,415 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or JCU? 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 JCU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than DePaul University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $700 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,607 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,939)
- DePaul graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($241 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/