Cleveland Institute of Art vs The University of the Arts (UArts)

Cleveland Institute of Art and The University of the Arts, both esteemed institutions dedicated to nurturing artistic talent, offer distinct educational experiences. Cleveland Institute of Art, with its rigorous admissions process reflected in its 48% acceptance rate, emphasizes studio-based learning and a tight-knit community. The University of the Arts, on the other hand, boasts a more diverse student body and a broader range of programs, with an acceptance rate of 78%. While both institutions excel in preparing students for careers in the arts, Cleveland Institute of Art's focus on visual arts attracts students seeking a specialized education, while The University of the Arts' wider curriculum caters to a more varied artistic spectrum. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover further distinctions between these two prestigious art schools and make an informed decision that aligns with your artistic aspirations.

	Cleveland Institute of Art	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Cleveland, Ohio	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.9%	85.2%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1040 - 1270	N/A
ACT range	19 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	35.0%
Total number of applicants	932	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	614	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	136	269
Yield rate	22.1%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$57,945	$68,690
Average net price	$31,448	$25,932
Tuition	$42,530	$48,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,210 Meal plan: $6,472	Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $28,187	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,669	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $18,857	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	580 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	N/A	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	38.0%	N/A
International students	2.4%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	319	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Michigan	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology Health Professions	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.7%	68.1%
Dropout rate	31.7%	31.7%
Transferred out	12.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,035 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,508 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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