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Overview |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $299 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 566 students)
DePaul vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 2.3% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($44,680.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than DePaul University ($44,680.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($32,129 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 47.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,520 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 6% larger than aid received DePaul University ($29,439 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
DePaul vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Cleveland Institute of Art? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cleveland Institute of Art and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $5,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,332 vs. $29,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($241 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/