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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Penn State?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 136.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Penn State Main Campus ($43,380.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Cleveland Institute of Art ($26,747 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 4.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,230 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 181.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($28,356 vs. $10,066)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 119 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $15,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,400)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More Penn State 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/