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Overview |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 584 students)
Springfield College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Springfield College ($43,380.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Cleveland Institute of Art ($27,930 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 12.2% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,230 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($28,376 vs. $28,356)
Springfield College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 41 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Springfield College vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,400)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($24,500 vs. $29,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/