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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,912 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 4,939 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (8,563 students vs. 566 students)
IIT vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($49,643.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at IIT than Cleveland Institute of Art ($49,643.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Cleveland Institute of Art ($25,001 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 32% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,520 vs. $16,528)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology as Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 47.5% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($43,437 vs. $29,439)
IIT vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 168 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming IIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than IIT (55.4%)
IIT vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $39,900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $39,400)
- Illinois Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- IIT graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/