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Overview |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $237 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 4,008 students)
DePaul vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Parkside?
- DePaul University is 563.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.8% higher at DePaul than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($43,665.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than DePaul ($8,778 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 122.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,286 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 325.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,782 vs. $6,523)
DePaul vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Parkside (72.6%)
DePaul vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Parkside? 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 Parkside and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (66% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,332)
- Parkside graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($237 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/