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Overview |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $299 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePauw University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 584 students)
DePauw vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- DePauw University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at DePauw than Cleveland Institute of Art ($54,400.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,486 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 17.7% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,230 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($41,067 vs. $28,356)
DePauw vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw 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 DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 125 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $39,400)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $3,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($25,588 vs. $29,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($264 vs. $299)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/