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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard DePaul Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 67% |
Students |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 341 students)
CalArts vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- California Institute of the Arts is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at CalArts than Cleveland Institute of Music ($54,440.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Music than CalArts ($29,383 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 6.9% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($12,446 vs. $13,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 39.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,571 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or CalArts .
- Cleveland Institute of Music has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Music and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,200)
- Cleveland Institute of Music students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/