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Overview |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 49% |
Admission |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $230 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 21,348 students)
DePaul vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Wisconsin?
- DePaul University is 352.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at DePaul than University of Wisconsin Madison ($43,665.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than DePaul ($14,216 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 36.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,500 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Wisconsin Madison (99% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 144.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($27,782 vs. $11,350)
DePaul vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
DePaul vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than DePaul University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $7,900 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $56,900)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $1,082 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,332)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($230 vs. $241)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/