St. John's vs DePaul

St. John's University-New York and DePaul University, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. St. John's, rooted in the Vincentian tradition, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to a broader range of students. DePaul, on the other hand, stands out with its higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, St. John's emphasizes business and management studies, while DePaul excels in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including student body demographics, financial aid opportunities, and notable alumni, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	DePaul University	St. John's University-New York
Overview
Location	Chicago, Illinois	Queens, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	82.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	69.4%	85.1%
Application fees	$40	$70
SAT range	N/A	1100 - 1310
ACT range	N/A	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		34.0%
Students submitting ACT score		4.0%
Total number of applicants	32,075	23,658
Total number of admissions given out	22,274	20,143
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,838	2,715
Yield rate	12.7%	13.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$60,771	$61,937
Average net price	$31,872	$26,655
Tuition	$41,361	$44,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,647 Meal plan: $4,578	Room/dormitory: $11,410 Meal plan: $6,840
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,282	100.0% Average amount $32,161
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $5,009	43.0% Average amount $5,395
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,848	6.0% Average amount $20,496

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,294 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	15,452 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%
Graduate students	7,376 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	4,206 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	37.3%	N/A
International students	5.6%	3.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,719	3,191
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois California Michigan Ohio Wisconsin	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education	Business Health Professions Education Legal Profession Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.6%	68.2%
Dropout rate	10.5%	30.7%
Transferred out	18.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,909 Year 2: $100,096 Year 3: $109,948 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,821 Year 2: $93,076 Year 3: $106,341 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,374 Year 2: $99,547 Year 3: $105,164 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,120 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $101,886 Computer Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,090 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $98,092 Computer Programming (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,558 Year 2: $85,206 Year 3: $96,827 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,205 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $96,034 Human Computer Interaction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,116 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: $92,462 Computer Software and Media Applications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,831 Year 2: $86,550 Year 3: $92,108 Applied Mathematics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,007 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $85,312	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $142,766 Year 2: $151,822 Year 3: $156,190 Curriculum and Instruction (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $133,286 Year 2: $135,946 Year 3: $142,706 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $105,497 Year 2: $118,034 Year 3: $128,036 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $100,655 Year 2: $102,306 Year 3: $109,834 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $102,467 Year 2: $104,597 Year 3: $109,596 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $82,399 Year 2: $86,424 Year 3: $97,537 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,747 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $86,318 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $85,130 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $71,506 Year 2: $70,656 Year 3: $84,681 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,095 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $79,542

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