Central State vs. CIA
Both Central State University and Cleveland Institute of Art are 4 years schools located in Ohio. The following statements compare Central State University and Cleveland Institute of Art with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- CIA's tuition ($48,700) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- CIA's acceptance rate (61.35%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- CIA has higher yield (19.83%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,150.
- CIA's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Central State (16 to 1).
- Central State (2,708 students) is larger than CIA (545 students) with more enrolled students.
- CIA ($31,295) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- CIA's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Central State (23%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,058 In-State
$10,058 out-of-state
$10,058 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,074
Test Scores
Admission
98.61% Acceptance Rate
19.38% Yield
Enrollment
2,665 Undergraduate
43 Graduate
1,085 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
34% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$69,281 Faculty Salary
$60,996 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$48,700
Financial Aid
$31,295
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
61.35% Acceptance Rate
19.83% Yield
Enrollment
545 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
138 Staffs (full-time)
$64,210 Faculty Salary
$64,954 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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