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Overview |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $222 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 21,348 students)
DePaul vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Ohio State?
- DePaul University is 269.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at DePaul than Ohio State University ($43,665.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than DePaul ($19,575 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 29.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,272 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Ohio State University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 135.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($27,782 vs. $11,791)
DePaul vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
DePaul vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than DePaul University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,332)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($222 vs. $241)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/