| CIA vs. CWRU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#31 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #50 in National Universities #2 in Ohio Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$47,880 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,671 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $52,402 |
| Less$23,167 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,232 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,190 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier69.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter27.41% |
| Favorable31.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.64% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller584 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,201 |
| Smaller584 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,017 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 6,184 |
| - | Online Student Population | 569 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 328) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,494) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,730) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 122 | Number of faculties | 1,462 |
| Lower$58,324 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,598 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.