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Overview |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 49% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,958 students)
DePaul vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Valpo than DePaul University ($43,400.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than DePaul ($22,755 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 21.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,180 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 33.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($34,706 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Valpo? 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 Valpo and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than DePaul University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/