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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 584 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Oglethorpe University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Cleveland Institute of Art ($43,710.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,094 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 17.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,230 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 30% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($36,867 vs. $28,356)
Ogelthorpe vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 57 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Oglethorpe University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,400)
- Oglethorpe University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Ogelthorpe graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/