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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 584 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cia.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,230 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,395 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,356 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 693 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 484 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Art | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 584 students)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Art or Wittenberg University?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Wittenberg University ($43,380.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,912 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 8.4% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,280 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($32,632 vs. $28,356)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Art or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Cleveland Institute of Art .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Cleveland Institute of Art vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Art or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Cleveland Institute of Art.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,400)
- Wittenberg University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Wittenberg University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Wittenberg University 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/