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Overview |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 41% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,958 students)
DePaul vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Thomas More?
- DePaul University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at DePaul than Thomas More University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than DePaul ($21,962 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 60.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,014 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($26,004 vs. $23,834)
DePaul vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Thomas More University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,500)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/