Is DePaul University good?

DePaul University Info from Chicagoans/Alums/Students?

• I am a student who could probably get into some schools elsewhere that are 'better', but I am a realistic person and someone who absolutely loves the North Side of Chicago. I'm definitely not a UChicago person, and Northwestern is a reach but a possibility. However, in my visits to DePaul it has seemed wonderful and people seem so happy, interesting, and satisfied with their experience. A) I'm mostly Catholic, but I have some Jewish relatives on my father's father's side, so my last name is pretty Jewish. In reality, I have been raised more Catholic than anything, but I wanted to check in on how serious religion is on campus. Thoughts? B) Does the school have a good reputation within Chicagoland? I know its national reputation is not so strong, but growing quickly. C) How does it fare in the Political Science world? Will there be opportunities to work in politics via DePaul? I've done some extensive work for local races and I worked as an intern on the Obama campaign so I really love politics and hope that it will be at least available on campus. In the end, is it better to choose the school in the location and with the vibe that you like that might be less 'prestigious'? Any experiences you can share about the University would be great. Thanks.

• Answer:

  I have a degree in political science, and I have a good job. Don't worry about your religious heritage, no one there is going to care much. Everyone in Chicago knows DePaul, and people all over town wear Depaul gear.