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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 12.5% | ||
| 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 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Roanoke College?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Roanoke College ($43,380.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,169 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 25.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,230 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 27.6% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($36,176 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 9 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 Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,400)
- Roanoke College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Roanoke College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/