CIA vs. Ascent
CIA ranked #-1 and Ascent ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Cleveland Institute of Art and Ascent College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- CIA's tuition ($47,880) is more expensive than Ascent ($7,680).
- CIA's acceptance rate (56.28%) is lower than CIA (56.28%).
- CIA has higher yield (22.69%) than CIA (22.69%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- Ascent's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than CIA (9 to 1).
- CIA (566 students) is larger than Ascent (87 students) with more enrolled students.
- CIA ($28,554) has higher amount of financial aid than Ascent ($1,193).
- CIA's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Ascent (50%).

Cleveland Institute of Art
Private, 4 years • Cleveland, OH #44 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #OH in Ohio more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$47,880
Financial Aid
$28,554
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
56.28% Acceptance Rate
22.69% Yield
Enrollment
566 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
138 Staffs (full-time)
$51,430 Faculty Salary
$61,460 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,870 annual charge
-319 capacity

Ascent College
Private, 4 years • Gainesville, VA #157 Faith-based Schools, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,680
Financial Aid
$1,193
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
87 (All undergraduate)
81 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
$70,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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