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Overview |
DePaul | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $250 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Hamline 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,638 students)
DePaul vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Hamline University than DePaul University ($45,540.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than DePaul ($23,021 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 43.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,213 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 27% larger than aid received DePaul University ($33,013 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Hamline 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 Hamline University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than DePaul University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $918 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,250)
- DePaul graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($241 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/