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Overview |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 532 students)
DePaul vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Stephens College?
- DePaul University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at DePaul than Stephens College ($43,665.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than DePaul ($23,261 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 41% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,098 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 43% larger than aid received Stephens College ($27,782 vs. $19,424)
DePaul vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Stephens 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 Stephens College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Stephens College (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/