Cleveland Institute of Art vs American Conservatory Theater

Cleveland Institute of Art and American Conservatory Theater, two esteemed institutions renowned for nurturing artistic talent, offer distinct educational experiences. Cleveland Institute of Art, a visual arts college, boasts a 75% acceptance rate, while American Conservatory Theater, a performing arts conservatory, maintains a highly selective 10% acceptance rate. At Cleveland Institute of Art, popular majors include Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture, while American Conservatory Theater focuses on Acting, Directing, and Stage Management. Cleveland Institute of Art's student body is predominantly female (70%), while American Conservatory Theater's is more evenly balanced (52% female, 48% male). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Cleveland Institute of Art at 68% and American Conservatory Theater at 85%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your artistic education.

	American Conservatory Theater	Cleveland Institute of Art
Overview
Location	San Francisco, California	Cleveland, Ohio
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 and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		90.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	65.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $90
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1270
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		35.0%
Total number of applicants		932
Total number of admissions given out		614
Admitted students who chose to enroll		136
Yield rate		22.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,676	$57,945
Average net price		$31,448
Tuition	$30,235	$42,530
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $9,210 Meal plan: $6,472
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

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

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	580 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%
Graduate students	13 Men 46.2% Women 53.8%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	N/A	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	38.0%
International students	N/A	2.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	319
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	N/A	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	100.0%	55.7%
Dropout rate	N/A	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	12.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,087 Year 3: $27,588	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

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