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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Gannon 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Gannon University?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Gannon University ($43,380.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,200 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 26% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,230 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 8.3% larger than aid received Gannon University ($28,356 vs. $26,172)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 48 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,400)
- Gannon University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Gannon University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/