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Overview |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $248 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Saint Xavier University | ||
| 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 Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,523 students)
DePaul vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Saint Xavier University?
- DePaul University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Xavier University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at DePaul than Saint Xavier University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than DePaul ($11,302 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Xavier University are 36.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,780 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 14.9% larger than aid received DePaul University ($29,886 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Saint Xavier University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Saint Xavier University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,000)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,022)
- DePaul graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($241 vs. $248)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/