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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 566 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #229 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,680 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,680 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,527 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,439 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 963 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 542 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 566 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($46,385.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at MSOE than Cleveland Institute of Art ($46,385.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Cleveland Institute of Art ($26,122 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 0.3% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($12,520 vs. $12,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 16.9% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($34,412 vs. $29,439)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 165 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $29,500 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $39,400)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- MSOE graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More MSOE 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/