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Overview |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Oakland | ||
| 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 Oakland based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 16,108 students)
DePaul vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Oakland?
- DePaul University is 191.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at DePaul than Oakland University ($42,189.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than DePaul ($15,161 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 43.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,192 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 166.6% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,004 vs. $9,755)
DePaul vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Oakland? 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 Oakland and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Oakland University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/