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Overview |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 584 students)
UM-Flint vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 243.8% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Michigan Flint ($43,380.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,840 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 15.1% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($10,628 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than University of Michigan Flint (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 111.8% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($28,356 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 91 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Cleveland Institute of Art has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than University of Michigan Flint (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $3,100 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,400)
- University of Michigan Flint students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/