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Roosevelt University DePaul Juilliard Huntington University Northern Illinois Emerson MIAD The New England Conservatory of Music WPI Ithaca College CCAD Berklee School of Music| Columbia College Chicago | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 67% |
Students |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 341 students)
Columbia College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Columbia College Chicago ($40,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Cleveland Institute of Music ($28,387 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 35.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($13,300 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 58.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($28,571 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Columbia College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Music and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Columbia College Chicago (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $7,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/