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Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW CCAD UNCG Elon| Meredith College | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 584 students)
Meredith vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Meredith College ($43,380.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($23,259 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 2.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,230 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,825 vs. $28,356)
Meredith vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 47 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Meredith vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,400)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/