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Kenyon Denison Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Roosevelt University Loyola ISU Vassar Carleton College UIC Northern Illinois| DePaul University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $274 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 84% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,976 students)
DePaul vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 45.9% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Oberlin than DePaul University ($63,700.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Oberlin ($32,129 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePaul University are 2.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($18,468 vs. $18,942)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Oberlin College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 21.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($33,746 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Oberlin (33%)
DePaul vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than DePaul University (88% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,579)
- DePaul graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($241 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/