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USJ Penn State CCAD SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Stockton WCU Gannon University Penn State Abington SUNY College at Oneonta| Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Delaware Valley University?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Delaware Valley University ($43,380.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,256 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 21.4% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,230 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($28,430 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 89 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Delaware Valley University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,400)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/