Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   Cleveland Institute of Music costs about $15.5K less per year on average than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($30,021 vs. $45,480, all students)

   Average cost, all students
2. 2

   San Francisco Conservatory of Music's yield is 12 pts higher than Cleveland Institute of Music's

   Yield rate
3. 3

   San Francisco Conservatory of Music is more diverse (index 0.80 vs. 0.72)

   Diversity index
4. 4

   Cleveland Institute of Music's grants cover 51% of its full price on average, vs. 44% at San Francisco Conservatory of Music

   Aid generosity
5. 5

   San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a bit larger (226 vs. 159)

   Undergrads
6. 6

   Cleveland Institute of Music graduates 4 pts more of its students than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (76% vs. 72%)

   Graduation rate

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.