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Michigan State UM-Dearborn Oakland Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University CMU Michigan GVSU WMU Cleveland State Michigan Tech UM-Flint| Wayne State University | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $44,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $44,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $33,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $29,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 963 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $299 |
Diversity |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 566 students)
WSU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 257.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($44,680.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Wayne State University ($44,680.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($16,021 vs. $33,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,762 vs. $12,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 171% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($29,439 vs. $10,862)
WSU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 13 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (56.3%)
WSU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Wayne State University (58% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $6,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($22,258 vs. $29,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/