Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 584 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | cia.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $43,380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Academics |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $299 |
Diversity |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 584 students)
WMU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Cleveland Institute of Art is 198.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Cleveland Institute of Art than Western Michigan University ($43,380.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Cleveland Institute of Art ($20,030 vs. $33,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 10.2% lower than costs at Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,102 vs. $12,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland Institute of Art than Western Michigan University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 316.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,356 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083) is 53 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cleveland Institute of Art (3.48)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
WMU vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland Institute of Art is higher than Western Michigan University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,400)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $2,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($26,633 vs. $29,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($275 vs. $299)
- More Cleveland Institute of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/