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Overview |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $287 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,309 students)
DePaul vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Walsh College?
- DePaul University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at DePaul than Walsh University ($42,189.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than DePaul ($20,032 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 37.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,700 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 0.6% larger than aid received DePaul University ($26,172 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Walsh University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $4,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,833)
- DePaul graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($241 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/