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Roosevelt University SIUE CCAD EIU Drury University Gannon University Loyola IWU St. Ambrose University| McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 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 |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $299 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 584 students)
McKendree University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 35.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than McKendree University ($43,380.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,431 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 5.5% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,590 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 17.4% larger than aid received McKendree University ($28,356 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 77 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than McKendree University (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,400)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/