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Overview |
DePaul | Marian | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Marian | ||
| 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,701 students)
DePaul vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Marian?
- DePaul University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at DePaul than Marian University ($42,189.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than DePaul ($22,554 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 33.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,000 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 11.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($28,904 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Marian? 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 Marian and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Marian University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,800)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/