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SIUE Northern Illinois Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Columbia College Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Notre Dame College Lake Forest College| DePaul University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $232 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 11,107 students)
DePaul vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Southern Illinois University?
- DePaul University is 337.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.7% higher at DePaul than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($42,189.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than DePaul ($16,990 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 51.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,622 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 130.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,004 vs. $11,269)
DePaul vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $832 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,332)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($232 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/