DeVry-Illinois vs University of Phoenix-Texas

When it comes to higher education, DeVry University-Illinois and University of Phoenix-Texas stand out as two prominent institutions offering diverse academic programs and flexible learning options. While both universities share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. DeVry University-Illinois boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. In contrast, University of Phoenix-Texas has a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of female and minority students. As you explore the comparison table, you'll discover further distinctions in popular majors, graduation rates, and other crucial factors that can help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	DeVry University-Illinois	University of Phoenix-Texas
Overview
Location	Naperville, Illinois	Houston, Texas
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (For Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Non Traditional
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	62.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	45.5%	N/A
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	5,661
Total number of admissions given out	2,577
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,971
Yield rate	76.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	Not required
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$38,444
Average net price	$29,115
Tuition	$16,448
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $6,866	100.0% Average amount $6,541
Students receiving federal student loan	85.0% Average amount $7,897	100.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	19,866 Men 34.4% Women 65.6%	126 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Graduate students	3,128 Men 38.2% Women 61.8%	8 Men 75.0% Women 25.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	93.6%	N/A
International students	0.4%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Illinois Pennsylvania New York Ohio	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Business Computer and Information Science Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	39:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.9%	18.2%
Dropout rate	37.4%	78.8%
Transferred out	20.1%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Management Information Systems and Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,577 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,756 Year 2: $66,885 Year 3: $73,133 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,726 Year 2: $66,592 Year 3: $72,885 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,951 Year 2: $61,702 Year 3: $67,529 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,144 Year 2: $64,686 Year 3: $66,091 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,308 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $66,013 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $67,937 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $63,661 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,602 Year 2: $54,192 Year 3: $63,401 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,102 Year 2: $58,714 Year 3: $62,826 Accounting and Related Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $58,051 Year 2: $54,696 Year 3: $61,220	Computer Programming (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $47,265 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $72,728 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,781 Year 2: $65,544 Year 3: $68,025 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,875 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $67,814 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $52,726 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $62,239 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,471 Year 2: $60,173 Year 3: $59,527 Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,874 Year 2: $57,544 Year 3: $58,877 Computer Programming (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,361 Year 2: $54,967 Year 3: $58,541 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,810 Year 2: $56,498 Year 3: $57,570 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,214 Year 2: $51,488 Year 3: $54,196 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,894 Year 2: $49,532 Year 3: $53,801

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