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Overview |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $234 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Truman State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,960 students)
DePaul vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Truman State?
- DePaul University is 385.5% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at DePaul than Truman State University ($42,189.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than DePaul ($13,993 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 61.7% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,936 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 161.1% larger than aid received Truman State University ($26,004 vs. $9,961)
DePaul vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Truman State (45.1%)
DePaul vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Truman State? 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 Truman State and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than DePaul University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $676 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,656 vs. $23,332)
- Truman State graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($234 vs. $241)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/