Which school is cheaper: DePaul College Prep or The French American School of Chicago?

The French American School of Chicago has lower published tuition than DePaul College Prep — roughly 250% cheaper at the midpoint. The French American School of Chicago runs $4,879-$6,444 USD/year; DePaul College Prep runs $19,825-$19,825.

What is the true annual cost difference between DePaul College Prep and The French American School of Chicago?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), The French American School of Chicago runs about $7,162 per year vs $21,475 at DePaul College Prep — a difference of $14,313.

Which curriculum does DePaul College Prep vs The French American School of Chicago offer?

DePaul College Prep offers IB. The French American School of Chicago offers American and French.

How do admissions compare between DePaul College Prep and The French American School of Chicago?

DePaul College Prep has Open admissions; The French American School of Chicago has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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DePaul College Prep vs The French American School of Chicago

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Chicago

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The French American School of Chicago is 200% cheaper than DePaul College Prep on true annual cost ($7,162 vs $21,475). The French American School of Chicago scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (60/100 vs 55/100).

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DePaul College Prep vs The French American School of Chicago side-by-side comparison
Metric	DePaul College Prep	The French American School of Chicago
Curriculum	IB	American, French
Ages served	Ages 14 to 18

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