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Overview |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 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 |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hope College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 584 students)
Hope College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Hope College ($43,380.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($25,800 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 2.8% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,900 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 14% larger than aid received Hope College ($28,356 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope 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 Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 122 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Hope College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope 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 Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,400)
- Hope College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hope College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/