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Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Northern Illinois Columbia College Notre Dame College Lake Forest College Illinois Clarke University IIT UWM| DePaul University | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 350 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $36,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $22,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 461 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 38.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 67% |
Students |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 78% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| 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 Music based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 350 students)
DePaul vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- DePaul University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at DePaul than Cleveland Institute of Music ($43,665.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Cleveland Institute of Music ($32,129 vs. $36,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 26.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,550 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($27,782 vs. $22,842)
DePaul vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or DePaul .
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (38.2%)
DePaul vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Music and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than DePaul University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,200)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/