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FIU FAU Roosevelt University Loyola ISU Miami Florida Southern UIC Northern Illinois UCF Eckerd College Florida| Nova Southeastern University | DePaul University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | DePaul | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 20,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #251 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | depaul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | DePaul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $42,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $42,189 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $32,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $26,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nova | DePaul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 31,785 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 22,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Nova | DePaul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | DePaul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $23,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $241 |
Diversity |
Nova | DePaul | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Nova | DePaul | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Nova | DePaul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 20,917 students)
Nova vs. DePaul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or DePaul?
- DePaul University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at DePaul than Nova Southeastern University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than DePaul ($29,589 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nova Southeastern University are 10.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,588 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($26,004 vs. $23,958)
Nova vs. DePaul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova or DePaul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePaul or Nova .
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
Nova vs. DePaul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova or DePaul? 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 DePaul and Nova.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Nova Southeastern University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Nova graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,768 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,100)
- DePaul graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($241 vs. $259)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/