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Overview |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $226 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 20,917 students)
DePaul vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- DePaul University is 303.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at DePaul than University of Missouri Columbia ($42,189.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than DePaul ($19,889 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 47.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,890 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Missouri Columbia (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 125.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($26,004 vs. $11,545)
DePaul vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than DePaul University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,332)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($226 vs. $241)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/