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Trine University DePaul IPFW Juilliard Purdue North Central Gannon University IWU The New England Conservatory of Music CCAD University of Saint Francis| Indiana Institute of Technology | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 67% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 341 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Indiana Institute of Technology ($40,000.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than Cleveland Institute of Music ($22,179 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 22.5% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($10,854 vs. $13,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology as Cleveland Institute of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 44.2% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($28,571 vs. $19,813)
Indiana Tech vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech .
- Indiana Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Indiana Tech vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (67% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $1,400 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,200)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/