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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $247 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Virginia Tech?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 258.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Virginia Tech ($43,380.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Cleveland Institute of Art ($19,301 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 3.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,230 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Virginia Tech (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 270.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($28,356 vs. $7,649)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 127 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $25,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $39,400)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $5,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,966 vs. $29,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($247 vs. $299)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/