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Overview |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Muskingum | ||
| 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,117 students)
DePaul vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Muskingum?
- DePaul University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at DePaul than Muskingum University ($42,189.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than DePaul ($19,682 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 28.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,500 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Muskingum University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($26,004 vs. $24,048)
DePaul vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Muskingum University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/