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Overview |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1210/1430 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 54% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 17,202 students)
DePaul vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 19.7% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than DePaul University ($52,260.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than DePaul ($30,911 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 26.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,570 vs. $18,468)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Saint Louis University Main Campus (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 38.6% larger than aid received DePaul University ($38,498 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $4,900 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/