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Overview |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $36,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $22,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 461 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 38.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 67% |
Students |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 350 students)
CSU vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 397.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 397.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Chicago State University ($40,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Cleveland Institute of Music ($9,852 vs. $36,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 26% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($11,550 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 19.5% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($22,842 vs. $19,111)
CSU vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (40.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (38.2%)
CSU vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Chicago State University (67% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $6,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,300)
- Cleveland Institute of Music students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/