Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) vs DePaul University

This page compares Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) and DePaul University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 31 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 31 applicants admitted to both schools, 87% chose to attend Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent). This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) is ranked #107 compared to #133 — a gap of 26 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Illinois — Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) in Chicago and DePaul University in Chicago — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) has lower tuition at - per year compared to $55,328. Combined with employment rates of 87.2% (IIT-Kent) and 86.6% (DePaul), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $105,000, a difference of $15,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.