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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Ohio University?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 224.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Ohio University Main Campus ($43,380.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,207 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 0.9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,230 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Ohio University Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 201.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($28,356 vs. $9,416)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 25 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,400)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/