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Overview |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #339 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $25,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,198 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 4% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | University of St Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,297 students)
DePaul vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of St Francis?
- DePaul University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at DePaul than University of St Francis ($42,189.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than DePaul ($18,560 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 40.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,430 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($26,004 vs. $25,392)
DePaul vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
DePaul vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or University of St Francis? 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 St Francis and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of St Francis (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of St Francis graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/