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Berklee School of Music DePaul Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC The New England Conservatory of Music Franklin Pierce University Merrimack CCAD University of New Hampshire-Main Campus| New England College | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 67% |
Students |
NEC | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 78% | ||
Campus |
NEC | 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
- New England College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 341 students)
NEC vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- New England College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at NEC than Cleveland Institute of Music ($40,178.00 vs. $40,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Music than NEC ($29,383 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Music are 26.3% lower than costs at New England College ($13,300 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Music than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Music ($29,272 vs. $28,571)
NEC vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC 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 NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
NEC vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC 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 NEC.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than New England College (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $5,800 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,400)
- Cleveland Institute of Music and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland Institute of Music and NEC 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 NEC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/