Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Southern Illinois University Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Northern Illinois Columbia College EIU Notre Dame College Lake Forest College Wright State Illinois| DePaul University | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | siue.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $9,306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $221 |
Diversity |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 16% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 12,519 students)
DePaul vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or SIUE?
- DePaul University is 353.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.4% higher at DePaul than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($42,189.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than DePaul ($13,586 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 56.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,272 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 144.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($26,004 vs. $10,649)
DePaul vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or SIUE? 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 SIUE and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,900 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,902 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,332)
- SIUE graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($221 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/