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Overview |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 584 students)
Valpo vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Valparaiso University is 0% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Valpo than Cleveland Institute of Art ($43,400.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($22,755 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 7.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,230 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Cleveland Institute of Art ($34,706 vs. $28,356)
Valpo vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 76 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
Valpo vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $39,400)
- Valparaiso University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Valpo graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/