SMC vs. CIA
SMC ranked #-1 and CIA ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Cleveland Institute of Art with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- CIA's tuition ($47,880) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- 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.
- CIA's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than CIA (566 students) with more enrolled students.
- CIA ($28,554) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- CIA's graduation rate (68%) is higher than SMC (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,316 out-of-state
$9,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,830
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
23,164 (All undergraduate)
8,870 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
899 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

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
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