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Overview |
DePaul | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $312 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Lourdes 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,136 students)
DePaul vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Lourdes University?
- DePaul University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at DePaul than Lourdes University ($42,189.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than DePaul ($22,634 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 33.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,000 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($26,004 vs. $18,038)
DePaul vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
DePaul vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Lourdes University (66% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $30,250)
- DePaul graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($241 vs. $312)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/