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Overview |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 51% |
Admission |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $256 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | - | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 6,092 students)
DePaul vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Purdue North Central?
- DePaul University is 525.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161% higher at DePaul than Purdue University North Central Campus ($42,189.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than DePaul ($7,832 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 117.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($7,380 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 262.8% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($26,004 vs. $7,168)
DePaul vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
DePaul vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (66% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,836)
- DePaul graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($241 vs. $256)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/