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Overview |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 67% |
Students |
Marian | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 341 students)
Marian vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Marian University ($40,000.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Cleveland Institute of Music ($22,554 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 10.8% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($12,000 vs. $13,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Cleveland Institute of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($28,904 vs. $28,571)
Marian vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Marian vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Marian University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $400 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,800)
- Cleveland Institute of Music and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland Institute of Music and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/