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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Hollins College | ||
| 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
- Hollins University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (803 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Hollins College?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Hollins College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Hollins University ($43,380.00 vs. $40,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($21,207 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 22.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,230 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($35,635 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 41 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Hollins College has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Hollins College? 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 Hollins College and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art earn on average $3,800 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,600)
- Hollins University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hollins College 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 Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/