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Overview |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 25% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 6,396 students)
DePaul vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Webster University?
- DePaul University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at DePaul than Webster University ($42,189.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than DePaul ($23,069 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 29.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,398 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Webster University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Webster University ($26,004 vs. $20,944)
DePaul vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Webster University (55.1%)
DePaul vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Webster University? 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 Webster University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Webster University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,800)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/