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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Cleveland Institute of Art | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 566 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,680 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,680 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,527 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,439 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 963 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 542 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 566 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or SU?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 29.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($44,680.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Shenandoah University ($44,680.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($26,400 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.1% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,800 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 22.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,439 vs. $24,100)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 78 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or SU? 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 SU and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- SU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/