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Overview |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $27,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $12,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $18,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $19,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 1,655 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 890/1120 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Madonna 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 Madonna University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,054 students)
DePaul vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Madonna University?
- DePaul University is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at DePaul than Madonna University ($43,665.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than DePaul ($18,583 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madonna University are 43.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,840 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Madonna University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Madonna University ($27,782 vs. $19,907)
DePaul vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Madonna 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 Madonna University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Madonna University (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/