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Overview |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #880 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $26,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $26,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $18,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $15,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 840/1060 | ||
| 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 | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $252 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Rochester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,167 students)
DePaul vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Rochester College?
- DePaul University is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at DePaul than Rochester College ($42,189.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than DePaul ($18,665 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 70.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,440 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Rochester College ($26,004 vs. $15,899)
DePaul vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Rochester College? 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 Rochester College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Rochester College (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Rochester College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,403)
- DePaul graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rochester College graduates. ($241 vs. $252)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/