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Overview |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 840/940 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $214 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 656 students)
DePaul vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Wilberforce University?
- DePaul University is 251% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251% higher at DePaul than Wilberforce University ($42,189.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than DePaul ($14,070 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 129.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($7,000 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 177.2% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($26,004 vs. $9,380)
DePaul vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wilberforce University (2.82)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
DePaul vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Wilberforce University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $2,582 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,332)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($214 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/