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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 167.8% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Mercy College of Ohio ($43,380.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Cleveland Institute of Art ($14,564 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 72.1% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($7,108 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 133.7% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($28,356 vs. $12,134)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (58% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $9,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,400)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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/