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Overview |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 584 students)
Cedarville University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Cedarville University ($43,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($25,462 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 45.6% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($8,400 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 44.4% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($28,356 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 86 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,400)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/