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Overview |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $208 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 630 students)
DePaul vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- DePaul University is 229.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.4% higher at DePaul than University of Minnesota Rochester ($42,189.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than DePaul ($12,613 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 24.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,882 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Minnesota Rochester (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 119.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($26,004 vs. $11,833)
DePaul vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or DePaul .
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and DePaul.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $1,300 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $56,900)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $3,147 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,332)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($208 vs. $241)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/