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Overview |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 584 students)
Eastern vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 354.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Eastern Kentucky University ($43,380.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,806 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.1% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,360 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 167.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($28,356 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 55 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art earn on average $1,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,695 vs. $29,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/