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DePaul Juilliard Greensboro College Ferrum College The New England Conservatory of Music North Carolina Wesleyan College Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University CCAD| Cleveland Institute of Music | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cim.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,000 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,000 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,300 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,383 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,571 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 378 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 137 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 67% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Music | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 341 students)
Cleveland Institute of Music vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Music or AU?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 6.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Averett University ($40,000.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Cleveland Institute of Music ($23,781 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 17.1% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($11,360 vs. $13,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 8.9% larger than aid received Averett University ($28,571 vs. $26,246)
Cleveland Institute of Music vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Music or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Cleveland Institute of Music .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Cleveland Institute of Music vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Music or AU? 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 AU and Cleveland Institute of Music.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Averett University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,200)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/