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Overview |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $299 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 584 students)
IUPUI vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 383.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($43,380.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,462 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 8.7% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,252 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 132.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($28,356 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 69 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
IUPUI vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $9,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,400)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $5,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,090 vs. $29,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($238 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/