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Overview |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $251 |
Diversity |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 7,964 students)
DePaul vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or UWSP?
- DePaul University is 529.9% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.9% higher at DePaul than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($42,189.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than DePaul ($13,702 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 100.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($8,000 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 523.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($26,004 vs. $4,169)
DePaul vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or UWSP? 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 UWSP and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $15,200 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,028 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,360)
- DePaul graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($241 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/