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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Michigan State University | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $299 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 584 students)
Michigan State vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 185.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Michigan State University ($43,380.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,803 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,990 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Michigan State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 226.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($28,356 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State 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 Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 76 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Michigan State vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $39,400)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $3,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($25,484 vs. $29,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/