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Overview |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 350 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,050 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,050 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,540 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,760 | $36,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,302 | $22,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,295 | 461 | ||
| Admitted | 950 | 176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 38.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 67% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | 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
- Mitchell College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (500 students vs. 350 students)
Mitchell College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 11% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $36,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Mitchell College ($40,000.00 vs. $36,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than Cleveland Institute of Music ($31,760 vs. $36,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 6.8% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($14,550 vs. $15,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than Mitchell College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 2.4% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($22,842 vs. $22,302)
Mitchell College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College 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 Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (38.2%)
Mitchell College vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College 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 Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Mitchell College (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $12,300 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Cleveland Institute of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/