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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $249 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Liberty University?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 103% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Liberty University ($43,380.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,913 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 1% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,230 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 127.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($28,356 vs. $12,471)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 13 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Liberty University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art earn on average $300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $4,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($24,166 vs. $29,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($249 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/