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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 566 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,680 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,680 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,527 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,439 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 963 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 542 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $289 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,370 students vs. 566 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Saint Michael's College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($47,640.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($30,806 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 31.7% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,520 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 23.6% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($36,374 vs. $29,439)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $39,400)
- Saint Michael's College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,000)
- Saint Michael's College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/