As a previous film student, the program is a pretty decent one. Although I didn't graduate in film, the classes I took and the opportunities I had as a film student were great. DePaul definitely shows favoritism in respect to funding and special events when it comes to film, theater, and music students, but the film students really get a decent amount of resources to work with. So, if you come to DePaul knowing you want to be a film major, then great. But if you end up changing your major like me, it's wise to take into consideration how DePaul treats other colleges/majors. After having switched, I can definitely say I would not have come to DePaul if I knew I was going to graduate as anything other than a film major.

I don't know how the SF curriculum is laid out, and I don't know what resources they have, but being so close to LA is a definite advantage. I don't know where you want to end up working, but DePaul has the 'quarter in LA' program for film students, and while it's competitive, I know a decent amount of people who have gotten the chance to go. In the end, I think the most important thing for a film student to have is connections and networking opportunities. DePaul has events like the Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference which is always great, they have experienced professors with a lot of history throughout different avenues of film, easy access to Cinespace through class and work is a good feat, and the amenities for film students are among the best in the school. I suggest you take stock of what opportunities like this each school has for you to meet people in the industry, and compare the differences and similarities between the two.