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Overview |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 972 students)
DePaul vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or CCAD?
- DePaul University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at DePaul than Columbus College of Art and Design ($42,189.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than DePaul ($29,238 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 46.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,000 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($26,004 vs. $23,246)
DePaul vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or DePaul .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or CCAD? 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 CCAD and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $18,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,100)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/