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Overview |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 584 students)
McDaniel College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- McDaniel College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at McDaniel College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($46,800.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($23,733 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 0.6% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($12,230 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 37% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($38,848 vs. $28,356)
McDaniel College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 9 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
McDaniel College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $39,400)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/