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Overview |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 584 students)
Anderson University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Anderson University ($43,380.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($21,459 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 7.1% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,420 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 6.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,356 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 33 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Anderson University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/