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Overview |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 15% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,876 students)
DePaul vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Edgewood College?
- DePaul University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at DePaul than Edgewood College ($42,189.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than DePaul ($28,189 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 32.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,120 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Edgewood College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($26,004 vs. $19,418)
DePaul vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Edgewood College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,500)
- DePaul graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($241 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/