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Overview |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $194 |
Diversity |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 4,198 students)
DePaul vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- DePaul University is 337.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at DePaul than University of Illinois at Springfield ($42,189.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than DePaul ($11,733 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 54.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,410 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 83.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($26,004 vs. $14,175)
DePaul vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $9,400 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,539 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,332)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($194 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/