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Overview |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $299 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Albion College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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
- Albion College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 584 students)
Albion College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Albion College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Albion College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($54,410.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($19,351 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 2% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,230 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 67.2% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($47,406 vs. $28,356)
Albion College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 21 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Albion College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $39,400)
- Albion College students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,200 vs. $29,000)
- Albion College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($281 vs. $299)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/