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Overview |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 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 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 67% |
Students |
Hood | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 341 students)
Hood vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Hood College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Hood than Cleveland Institute of Music ($43,800.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Cleveland Institute of Music ($23,624 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 2.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($13,300 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Cleveland Institute of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($34,047 vs. $28,571)
Hood vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Hood vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Cleveland Institute of Music (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,200)
- Cleveland Institute of Music and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland Institute of Music and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Music students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/