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Overview |
DePaul | UNI | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
DePaul | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $213 |
Diversity |
DePaul | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 8% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | UNI | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 8,945 students)
DePaul vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or UNI?
- DePaul University is 420.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at DePaul than University of Northern Iowa ($42,189.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than DePaul ($15,782 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 72% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,343 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Northern Iowa (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 305.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,004 vs. $6,412)
DePaul vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or UNI? 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 UNI and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than DePaul University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,200 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,707 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,332)
- UNI graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($213 vs. $241)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/