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Overview |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 800/1080 | ||
| 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 | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Marian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,340 students)
DePaul vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Marian University?
- DePaul University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Marian University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $29,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at DePaul than Marian University ($42,189.00 vs. $29,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than DePaul ($25,394 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 93.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,290 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 DePaul University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Marian University ($26,004 vs. $14,246)
DePaul vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Marian University has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Marian 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 Marian University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Marian University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Marian University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,500)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Marian 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/