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Overview |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $299 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,278 students vs. 566 students)
Coe College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Coe College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Coe College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($52,226.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,940 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 10.4% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,336 vs. $12,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 48.7% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($43,772 vs. $29,439)
Coe College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 43 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Coe College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Coe College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $39,400)
- Coe College students graduate with a $895 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($28,105 vs. $29,000)
- Coe College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($290 vs. $299)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/