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Overview |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Fontbonne University | ||
| 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 944 students)
DePaul vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Fontbonne University?
- DePaul University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Fontbonne University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at DePaul than Fontbonne University ($42,189.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fontbonne University than DePaul ($20,732 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fontbonne University are 48% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,856 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Fontbonne University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Fontbonne University ($26,004 vs. $22,284)
DePaul vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Fontbonne University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Fontbonne University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/