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Overview |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 9,025 students)
DePaul vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 16% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at University of St Thomas than DePaul University ($48,930.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than DePaul ($30,137 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 27.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,587 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 24.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($32,284 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or University of St Thomas? 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 Thomas and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than DePaul University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $5,100 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/