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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 566 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,680 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,680 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,520 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,527 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,439 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 963 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 542 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 566 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or University of Mount Union?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 27.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($44,680.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Mount Union ($44,680.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,835 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 8.9% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,500 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 22.4% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($29,439 vs. $24,047)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 5 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,800 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,400)
- University of Mount Union students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- University of Mount Union graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/