Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Columbus College of Art and Design | Columbus, OH | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Defiance College | Defiance, OH | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Lourdes University | Sylvania, OH | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Antioch University Online | Yellow Springs, OH | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,725 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Institute of Art | $47,880 | 69.84% | 73% | 8:1 | 584 |
| Columbus College of Art and Design | $39,650 | 90.98% | 59% | 10:1 | 972 |
| Defiance College | $38,778 | 62.86% | 41% | 10:1 | 540 |
| Lourdes University | $28,930 | 60.44% | 50% | 13:1 | 1,136 |
| Antioch University Online | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Cincinnati | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $13,725 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 257 |