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Overview |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $38,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $38,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $10,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $25,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $26,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 2,076 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 35.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $248 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Taylor University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,398 students)
DePaul vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Taylor University?
- DePaul University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at DePaul than Taylor University ($43,665.00 vs. $38,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than DePaul ($25,698 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 69.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,888 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Taylor University ($27,782 vs. $26,229)
DePaul vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Taylor 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 Taylor University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than DePaul University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($241 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/