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Overview |
DePaul | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,410 students)
DePaul vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at OWU than DePaul University ($49,262.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than DePaul ($27,311 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 16.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,745 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 41.4% larger than aid received DePaul University ($36,757 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at OWU (3.54)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
DePaul vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or OWU? 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 OWU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $7,300 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/