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Overview |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $299 |
Diversity |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UC | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 584 students)
UC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 277.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($43,380.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,149 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,230 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 224.7% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,356 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC 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 UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 82 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
UC vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $6,200 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,400)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,000)
- UC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/