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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Cleveland Institute of Art | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $216 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or JMU?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 464.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than James Madison University ($43,380.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($18,274 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 1.6% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($12,040 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 181.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($28,356 vs. $10,081)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 51 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or JMU? 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 JMU and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $39,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $8,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($20,899 vs. $29,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($216 vs. $299)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/