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Overview |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 584 students)
Niagara University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Niagara University ($43,380.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($18,165 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 3.8% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,230 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,898 vs. $28,356)
Niagara University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara 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 Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 46 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Niagara University vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $39,400)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/