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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at JCU than Cleveland Institute of Art ($45,490.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($30,496 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 7.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,230 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($30,415 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 44 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or JCU? 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 JCU and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $39,400)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $2,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,939 vs. $29,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($278 vs. $299)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/