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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $299 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 584 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Concordia University Chicago ($43,380.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Cleveland Institute of Art ($18,832 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 13.6% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,762 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 12.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($28,356 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 36 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,400)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $4,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($24,951 vs. $29,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($257 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago 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/