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Overview |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $327 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Alverno College | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,596 students)
DePaul vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Alverno College?
- DePaul University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at DePaul than Alverno College ($42,189.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than DePaul ($18,097 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 86.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,620 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Alverno College ($26,004 vs. $24,833)
DePaul vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Alverno 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 Alverno College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Alverno College (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $8,361 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $31,693)
- DePaul graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($241 vs. $327)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/