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Hope College Wheaton College GVSU Cedarville University Michigan State Taylor University Michigan DePauw Loyola Butler WMU Valpo| Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 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 |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $299 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Calvin College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | 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
- Calvin College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 584 students)
Calvin College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Calvin College ($43,380.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($25,775 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 9.7% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,150 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 7.2% larger than aid received Calvin College ($28,356 vs. $26,448)
Calvin College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin 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 Calvin College .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 119 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Calvin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Calvin College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin 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 Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,400)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $2,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,449 vs. $29,000)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($273 vs. $299)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/