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Overview |
DePaul | Judson University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | judsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Judson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $19,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $21,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
DePaul | Judson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Judson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $237 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Judson University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
DePaul | Judson University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 38% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 973 students)
DePaul vs. Judson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Judson University?
- DePaul University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at DePaul than Judson University ($42,189.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than DePaul ($19,268 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 41.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,320 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Judson University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Judson University ($26,004 vs. $21,123)
DePaul vs. Judson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Judson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Judson University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Judson University (58.2%)
DePaul vs. Judson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Judson 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 Judson University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Judson University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $332 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,332)
- Judson University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($237 vs. $241)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/