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Wingate University UNC Charlotte GWU Elon Campbell University UT Florida State ASU CCAD Furman Adelphi University CofC| Queens University of Charlotte | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,790 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,790 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,488 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,178 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,713 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,357 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 2,949 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Queens | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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
- Queens University of Charlotte is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,846 students vs. 566 students)
Queens vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Queens for in-state tuition ($44,680.00 vs. $40,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Queens University of Charlotte ($44,680.00 vs. $40,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Queens University of Charlotte than Cleveland Institute of Art ($27,178 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 31.7% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,520 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 0.9% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($29,713 vs. $29,439)
Queens vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens 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 Queens .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 19 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Queens students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Queens vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $4,700 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/