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Overview |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | allencollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $19,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $19,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $31,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $1,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $173 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Allen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 497 students)
DePaul vs. Allen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Allen College?
- DePaul University is 119.3% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at DePaul than Allen College ($42,189.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen College than DePaul ($31,509 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 120.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($7,280 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 1,500.2% larger than aid received Allen College ($26,004 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Allen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen College or DePaul .
DePaul vs. Allen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Allen 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 Allen College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Allen College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Allen College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $6,582 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($16,750 vs. $23,332)
- Allen College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($173 vs. $241)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/