| DePaul vs. Columbia College Chicago |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#294 in National Universities #29 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in Federal Region V Universities #39 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$45,405 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,088 |
| expensive$23,358 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$2,544 |
| More$24,408 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,081 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,240 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter75.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
| Lower10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.14% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,210 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,570 |
| Larger14,188 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,422 |
| Larger7,022 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller148 |
| Larger2,424 | Online Student Population | Smaller37 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,719) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,158) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,716) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,722 | Number of faculty | 795 |
| Higher$114,546 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,908 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.