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Overview |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 56% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 6,000 students)
DePaul vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Xavier than DePaul University ($47,895.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than DePaul ($31,542 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 33.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,820 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 11.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($30,901 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Xavier? 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 Xavier and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than DePaul University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,500)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/