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Overview |
DePaul | WSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
DePaul | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $230 |
Diversity |
DePaul | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DePaul | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 21,348 students)
DePaul vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or WSU?
- DePaul University is 249.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at DePaul than Wayne State University ($43,665.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than DePaul ($16,021 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 57% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,762 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Wayne State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 155.8% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($27,782 vs. $10,862)
DePaul vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or WSU? 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 WSU and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Wayne State University (66% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $5,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $1,074 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,258 vs. $23,332)
- WSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($230 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/