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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 584 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Elmhurst College ($43,380.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($24,108 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 8.7% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,250 vs. $12,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College as Cleveland Institute of Art (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 1.9% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($28,356 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 7 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Elmhurst College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $39,400)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/