College comparison

DePaul University vs Minnesota

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	DePaul University Chicago, IL	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance rateDePaul University is more selective	76%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1330	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,090	31,855
Avg net price	$30,902	$16,778
Median earnings (10 yr)Minnesota reports higher median earnings	$68,751	$69,020
Graduation rate	68%	85%
Median debt	$23,168	$19,500
Economic mobility	2.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is DePaul University or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

DePaul University is more selective: DePaul University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for DePaul University vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1330 at DePaul University and 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.