Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College CCAD Lake Forest College Gannon University SNC| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | stritch.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $34,744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Stritch?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Cardinal Stritch University ($43,380.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,002 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 37.4% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($8,900 vs. $12,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art as Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($28,670 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 55 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $39,400)
- Cardinal Stritch University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Stritch 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 Stritch students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/