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Overview |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 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 |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Ashland College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 584 students)
Ashland College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 88.6% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Ashland University ($43,380.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,342 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 6.9% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,440 vs. $12,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University as Cleveland Institute of Art (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 55% larger than aid received Ashland University ($28,356 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College 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 Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 38 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Ashland College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College 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 Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,250 vs. $29,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($271 vs. $299)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/