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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Susquahanna than Cleveland Institute of Art ($54,440.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($28,605 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 22.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,230 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($40,914 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $39,400)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Susquahanna 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/