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Overview |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 868/1052 | ||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,147 students)
DePaul vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- DePaul University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at DePaul than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($42,189.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than DePaul ($17,358 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 41.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,350 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 1.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($26,438 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,999)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/