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DePaul Juilliard University of Toledo The New England Conservatory of Music Concord University CCAD| Cleveland Institute of Music | Mercy College of Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cim.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,000 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,000 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,001 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,842 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 461 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 176 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.2% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 67% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland Institute of Music | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (1,150 students vs. 350 students)
Cleveland Institute of Music vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland Institute of Music or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 146.9% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.9% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Mercy College of Ohio ($40,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Cleveland Institute of Music ($15,705 vs. $36,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 104.7% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($7,108 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 123.4% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($22,842 vs. $10,223)
Cleveland Institute of Music vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland Institute of Music or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Cleveland Institute of Music .
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (42.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (38.2%)
Cleveland Institute of Music vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland Institute of Music or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Cleveland Institute of Music.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (67% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,200)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/