I got into both depaul and loyola. The price for tuition really doesn’t matter since it’s roughly the same for each school, and I got scholarships at both schools. It’s still a lot but my dad created a college fund a while back so we can afford if I went to either school.
I have been overthinking this question for about 2 months now. I have no idea which school to choose! I toured both of them and I get that Loyola has a much larger and nicer campus but the surrounding area is kinda boring, while Depaul has a smaller campus but a much nicer surrounding area.
Which has better computer science? I’m also considering other majors like cybersecurity or networking or something; which school has the better department for computer science?? Please help. Thanks
My daughter has also just been accepted by both, with some merit aid and both offering honors programs. I asked my friend who has lived in Chicago for 30 years about her opinion of the two, and counterintuitive to the sense I had while visiting is that DePaul is considered to be in a safer neighborhood. Loyola however has the nicer campus proper. Her interest is science. So I’m interested in this post too and will follow any answers that come in. I wonder how the honors programs compare also…?
@DebDab Hey, currently my ONLY factor between the two is the CS program so I can help you on any questions you currently have as I’ve done all the research. They are both excellent and safe neighborhoods. There was 1 robbery just this past Thursday, but the kids were out past midnight. You shouldn’t be out past midnight at any campus. Lincoln park is a wonderful neighborhood that people pay a lot of money to live in. Loyola’s campus is nicer but the funny thing is that DePaul ranks like #2 for best college campus in the USA. Just some stuff off the top of my head.
Actually, I already know that DePaul has the better computer science program. On paper it ranks like 108 while loyola is 215 (for CS). I got more money from depaul and would love to go there but I’m trying so hard to find “good” in Loyola so I can go there. I love the campus, but DePaul has the better program. Not sure what science your daughter wants but any information science, technology, etc, go to DePaul.
Thanks cooledwhip. Biology possibly premed. Liking DePaul’s relationship with Rosalind Franklin Med School. Like you, I love the Loyola campus. Your input is helpful. Best wishes to you.
My son is a freshman at DePaul studying Graphic Design at the College of Computing and Digital Media (where Computer Science also lives). Keep in mind that DePaul actually has 2 campuses - Lincoln Park and Loop. Most of the CS classes are at the Loop Campus (home of CDM). The kids ride the El between campuses. My son loves the variety of having city and campus - but it may not be for everyone. DePaul also operates on the 3 quarter system with 10 week quarters (and 6 weeks off between Thanksgiving and New Years) so that’s another consideration. Comes down to “fit”. I know the DePaul CDM has a variety of CS majors, which is nice.