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Tennessee State University DePaul Central State University ISU Juilliard NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College| Kentucky State University | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $36,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $22,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 461 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 38.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 67% |
Students |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 78% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 350 students)
KY State vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 394.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Kentucky State University ($40,000.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Cleveland Institute of Music ($9,672 vs. $36,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 77.7% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($8,186 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 131.9% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($22,842 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State 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 KY State .
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (38.2%)
KY State vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Kentucky State University (67% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $14,200 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $31,000)
- Cleveland Institute of Music students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/