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Overview |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,026 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,821 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,821 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,292 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,287 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,923 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1291 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
DUofC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,026 students vs. 566 students)
DUofC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Dominican University of California is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($49,821.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at DUofC than Cleveland Institute of Art ($49,821.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Art than DUofC ($33,527 vs. $51,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 27.7% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($12,520 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 70.3% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($29,439 vs. $17,287)
DUofC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 29 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
DUofC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Dominican University of California (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $19,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $39,400)
- Dominican University of California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- DUofC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/