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Overview |
DePaul | IU East | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
DePaul | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $211 |
Diversity |
DePaul | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 25% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,039 students)
DePaul vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or IU East?
- DePaul University is 480% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at DePaul than Indiana University East ($42,189.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than DePaul ($8,837 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 70.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,412 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 230.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($26,004 vs. $7,874)
DePaul vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or IU East? 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 IU East and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Indiana University East (66% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $24,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,832 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,332)
- IU East graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($211 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/