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IPFW IU Northwest DePaul Purdue North Central Purdue BSU Juilliard Benedictine University The New England Conservatory of Music IU South Bend IU Manchester University| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 67% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | - | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 78% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 341 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 492.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($40,000.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Cleveland Institute of Music ($10,908 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 75.9% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($7,560 vs. $13,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 401% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($28,571 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or Purdue Calumet .
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Music and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (67% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $2,700 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/