Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kentucky Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Northern Illinois WKU Columbia College Notre Dame College Lake Forest College WVU Illinois| DePaul University | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | louisville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $12,324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $203 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Louisville | ||
| 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 20,917 students)
DePaul vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Louisville?
- DePaul University is 242.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at DePaul than University of Louisville ($42,189.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than DePaul ($19,327 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 50.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,668 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 112.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($26,004 vs. $12,216)
DePaul vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Louisville? 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 Louisville and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Louisville (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,676 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,332)
- Louisville graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($203 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/