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Overview |
DePaul | Miami | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
DePaul | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $255 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 19,107 students)
DePaul vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Miami?
- DePaul University is 194.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at DePaul than Miami University ($42,189.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than DePaul ($23,031 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University are 1.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($15,824 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Miami University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 76.3% larger than aid received Miami University ($26,004 vs. $14,752)
DePaul vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Miami? 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 Miami and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than DePaul University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,750)
- DePaul graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($241 vs. $255)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/