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Overview |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 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 |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 584 students)
CMU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 228.6% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.6% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Central Michigan University ($43,380.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($15,605 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 8.7% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,248 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 150.6% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($28,356 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 34 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
CMU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Central Michigan University (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,400)
- Central Michigan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- CMU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/