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DePaul Juilliard San Francisco State San Jose State UOP The New England Conservatory of Music Sacramento State CCAD| Menlo College | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 67% |
Students |
Menlo | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Menlo College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (800 students vs. 341 students)
Menlo vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Menlo College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Menlo than Cleveland Institute of Music ($48,260.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Cleveland Institute of Music ($29,151 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 22.2% lower than costs at Menlo College ($13,300 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College as Cleveland Institute of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($34,632 vs. $28,571)
Menlo vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo 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 Menlo .
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Menlo vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Menlo College (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,200)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/