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Overview |
DePaul | ONU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DePaul | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,015 students)
DePaul vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or ONU?
- DePaul University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at DePaul than Ohio Northern University ($42,189.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than DePaul ($27,398 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 24.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,900 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($26,004 vs. $24,235)
DePaul vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at ONU (3.78)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
DePaul vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or ONU? 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 ONU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Ohio Northern University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $14,300 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/