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Overview |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $299 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 584 students)
Louisville vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 252% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Louisville ($43,380.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Cleveland Institute of Art ($19,327 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 14.6% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,668 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 132.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($28,356 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 76 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Louisville vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than University of Louisville (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $5,800 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,400)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $9,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($19,656 vs. $29,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($203 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville 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/