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Overview |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $266 |
Diversity |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 64% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,747 students)
DePaul vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or St. Ambrose University ?
- DePaul University is 23% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at DePaul than Saint Ambrose University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than DePaul ($23,359 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 34% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,988 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($26,004 vs. $25,476)
DePaul vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or St. Ambrose University ? 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 St. Ambrose University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Saint Ambrose University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,600 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,432 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,764)
- DePaul graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($241 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/