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Overview |
DePaul | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
DePaul | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 7,000 students)
DePaul vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Lindenwood University?
- DePaul University is 120.9% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.9% higher at DePaul than Lindenwood University ($42,189.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than DePaul ($18,016 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 57.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,200 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 64.2% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($26,004 vs. $15,840)
DePaul vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Lindenwood University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/