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St Olaf Wheaton College CCAD WLC Gannon University| Martin Luther College | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,420 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,420 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,880 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,293 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,301 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 215 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1051/1316 | 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 |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $299 |
Diversity |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MLC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MLC | 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
- Martin Luther College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 584 students)
MLC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 149% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Martin Luther College ($43,380.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,293 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 77.8% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($6,880 vs. $12,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College as Cleveland Institute of Art (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 350% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($28,356 vs. $6,301)
MLC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC 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 MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 62 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming MLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
MLC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC 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 MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art earn on average $1,400 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $5,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,125 vs. $29,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($239 vs. $299)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/