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Overview |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,169 students)
DePaul vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of Mount Union?
- DePaul University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at DePaul than University of Mount Union ($43,665.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than DePaul ($22,835 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 60.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,500 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 15.5% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($27,782 vs. $24,047)
DePaul vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Mount Union (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,200)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union 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/