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Overview |
DePaul | NKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 86% | ||
| 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 | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $257 |
Diversity |
DePaul | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than NKU based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 15,801 students)
DePaul vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or NKU?
- DePaul University is 313.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at DePaul than Northern Kentucky University ($42,189.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than DePaul ($7,259 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 42.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,248 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 130.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,004 vs. $11,275)
DePaul vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or NKU? 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 NKU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Northern Kentucky University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $17,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,618 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,950)
- DePaul graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($241 vs. $257)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/