Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Northern Illinois Columbia College Tennessee State University Notre Dame College Lake Forest College Illinois Cleveland Institute of Music Clarke University| DePaul University | Kentucky State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
DePaul | KY State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #1014 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | kysu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
DePaul | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $7,854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | KY State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 783/978 | ||
| 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 | KY State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
DePaul | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $299 |
Diversity |
DePaul | KY State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
DePaul | KY State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 63% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 76% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | KY State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,726 students)
DePaul vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or KY State?
- DePaul University is 437.2% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.6% higher at DePaul than Kentucky State University ($42,189.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than DePaul ($11,473 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 99% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,076 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Kentucky State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 214.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($26,004 vs. $8,257)
DePaul vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or KY State? 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 KY State and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Kentucky State University (66% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $25,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $31,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $5,668 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,332 vs. $29,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($241 vs. $299)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/