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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,185 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,185 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,084 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,050 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,123 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,656 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 2,787 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1188/1373 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $299 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 566 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Kalamazoo College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($58,185.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($58,185.00 vs. $44,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($26,050 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 3.6% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($12,084 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 53.3% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($45,123 vs. $29,439)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,400)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,450 vs. $29,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($273 vs. $299)
- More Kalamazoo College 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/