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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Mary Washington College?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 385.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Mary Washington ($43,380.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Cleveland Institute of Art ($21,863 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 1.2% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($12,090 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Mary Washington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 213.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($28,356 vs. $9,046)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 27 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $16,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $39,400)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/