This really goes to show how dumb you are then. I haven't gone to either of these schools, but I've had the opportunity to work with students from both DePaul and Columbia College in Chicago. Both the Camera and G&E crews comprising of students from either school were good in their own right. To say that one type of student is better than another is sheer stupidity, when a more serious effort toward a career in cinematography is to actually avoid school, save your $$$, and learn your chops on set like the rest of us.
I've afforded my own gear, worked up the ladder and established my skill set on experience alone and currently work as a DP in Local 600. You sound pretentious enough where you probably just tag on and work with your rich, film-school brat, butt-buddies here in LA. News flash, your cocky as hell and you're not better than anyone else for the expensive waste of money you put down to attend what you consider to be a 'good' film program. I say this because my go-to Gaffer is from DePaul and he's easily the most relatable, experienced lighting tech I've had the honor of working with. Plus, he can probably light circles around your dumbass.
