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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 584 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Mount St Mary's University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($44,330.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($24,379 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 17.1% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,230 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($36,155 vs. $28,356)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 70 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $39,400)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/