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Overview |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 770/950 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $403 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Central State University | ||
| 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 Central State University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 5,434 students)
DePaul vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Central State University?
- DePaul University is 715.1% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 487.9% higher at DePaul than Central State University ($42,189.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than DePaul ($10,194 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 47.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,900 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Central State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 274.5% larger than aid received Central State University ($26,004 vs. $6,943)
DePaul vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Central State 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 Central State University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Central State University (66% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $27,200)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $15,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $39,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($241 vs. $403)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/