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Overview |
DePaul | UC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
DePaul | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $237 |
Diversity |
DePaul | UC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 20,917 students)
DePaul vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or UC?
- DePaul University is 266.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at DePaul than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($42,189.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than DePaul ($20,149 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 25% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,852 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 197.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($26,004 vs. $8,733)
DePaul vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or UC? 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 UC and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,332)
- UC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($237 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/