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Overview |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $299 |
Diversity |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UD | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 584 students)
UD vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 224.5% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Delaware ($43,380.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Cleveland Institute of Art ($18,044 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,230 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 129.1% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($28,356 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 115 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
UD vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $21,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $39,400)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $4,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($24,203 vs. $29,000)
- UD graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($250 vs. $299)
- More UD 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/