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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Arcadia than Cleveland Institute of Art ($46,430.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,692 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 12.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,230 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art as Arcadia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($30,934 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 21 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/