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Overview |
DePaul | SLC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
DePaul | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $276 |
Diversity |
DePaul | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
DePaul | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 444 students)
DePaul vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or SLC?
- DePaul University is 46% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at DePaul than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($42,189.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 39.6% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,510 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($26,004 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or DePaul .
DePaul vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or SLC? 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 SLC and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $17,700 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,200)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,394 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,726)
- DePaul graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($241 vs. $276)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/