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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Cleveland Institute of Art | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $204 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Mason?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 342.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than George Mason University ($43,380.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($18,479 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 7.3% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,230 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 163.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($28,356 vs. $10,760)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 70 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Mason students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Mason? 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 Mason and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $39,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($19,750 vs. $29,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($204 vs. $299)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/