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Meredith CCAD Gannon University| Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | 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
- Cleveland Institute of Art is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (566 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($44,680.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Salem College ($44,680.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($19,000 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 4.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,520 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem College as Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 2% larger than aid received Salem College ($29,439 vs. $28,860)
Salem College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College 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 Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 36 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
Salem College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem College 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 Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Salem College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Art earn on average $4,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Salem College 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 Salem College 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/