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Overview |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bloomington, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | nwhealth.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $10,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $27,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $3,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $8,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $85 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 40% |
Students |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 25% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Northwestern Health Sciences University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,031 students)
DePaul vs. Northwestern Health Sciences University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Northwestern Health Sciences University?
- DePaul University is 320.5% more expensive to attend than Northwestern Health Sciences University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.5% higher at DePaul than Northwestern Health Sciences University ($42,189.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Health Sciences University than DePaul ($27,114 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Health Sciences University are 24.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,876 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Northwestern Health Sciences University (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 585.4% larger than aid received Northwestern Health Sciences University ($26,004 vs. $3,794)
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Northwestern Health Sciences University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern Health Sciences University or DePaul .
DePaul vs. Northwestern Health Sciences University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Northwestern Health Sciences 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 Northwestern Health Sciences University and DePaul.
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Northwestern Health Sciences University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,600)
- Northwestern Health Sciences University students graduate with a $15,032 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($8,300 vs. $23,332)
- Northwestern Health Sciences University graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($85 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern Health Sciences University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/