University of San Diego vs DePaul

Nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, the University of San Diego (USD) and DePaul University, located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, stand as two distinct institutions of higher learning. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they offer unique experiences shaped by their diverse locations, student demographics, and academic offerings. USD boasts a higher acceptance rate, attracting a more diverse student body, while DePaul's larger size provides a broader range of academic programs and opportunities for student involvement. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into the specifics of each university, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	DePaul University	University of San Diego
Overview
Location	Chicago, Illinois	San Diego, California
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	92.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	69.4%	52.7%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	32,075	14,326
Total number of admissions given out	22,274	7,550
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,838	1,166
Yield rate	12.7%	15.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$60,771	$75,982
Average net price	$31,872	$34,155
Tuition	$41,361	$52,120
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,647 Meal plan: $4,578	$16,246
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,282	82.0% Average amount $34,413
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $5,009	33.0% Average amount $5,216
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,848	5.0% Average amount $12,155

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,294 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	5,702 Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students	7,376 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	3,339 Men 42.4% Women 57.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	37.3%	45.5%
International students	5.6%	6.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,719	2,484
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	California Washington Colorado Arizona Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education	Legal Profession Business Education Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.6%	80.0%
Dropout rate	10.5%	19.5%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $114,672 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $115,744 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,123 Year 2: $89,672 Year 3: $102,690 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $91,786 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $98,598 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,329 Year 2: $91,744 Year 3: $93,985 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $71,367 Year 2: $73,391 Year 3: $92,346 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,417 Year 2: $75,706 Year 3: $84,924 Real Estate (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,970 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $84,277 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,809 Year 2: $61,962 Year 3: $75,083 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,424 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $72,729 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,434 Year 2: $61,069 Year 3: $72,310

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