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Overview |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 584 students)
Ithaca College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Ithaca College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Ithaca College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($48,126.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Art than Ithaca College ($33,395 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 30.3% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($12,230 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,677 vs. $28,356)
Ithaca College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Ithaca College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,400)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($25,750 vs. $29,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/