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Overview |
DePaul | UWM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
DePaul | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 20,917 students)
DePaul vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or UWM?
- DePaul University is 421.4% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at DePaul than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($42,189.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than DePaul ($16,551 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 47.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,896 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 336.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($26,004 vs. $5,963)
DePaul vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or UWM? 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 UWM and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,800 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,626 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,958)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul 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/