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DePaul Juilliard WCU The New England Conservatory of Music University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW CCAD ASU| Warren Wilson College | Cleveland Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | cim.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $40,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $29,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $28,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| 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 | Jul 3, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 67% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Cleveland Institute of Music | ||
| 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 341 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Cleveland Institute of Music?
- Cleveland Institute of Music is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($40,000.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Cleveland Institute of Music than Warren Wilson College ($40,000.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than Cleveland Institute of Music ($28,086 vs. $29,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 10.4% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Music ($12,050 vs. $13,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Cleveland Institute of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Music students is 9.8% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($28,571 vs. $26,012)
Warren Wilson vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Cleveland Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Music or Warren Wilson .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Cleveland Institute of Music (36.2%)
Warren Wilson vs. Cleveland Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Cleveland Institute of Music? 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 Music and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Music is higher than Warren Wilson College (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cleveland Institute of Music earn on average $14,400 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Music graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Music students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/