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Overview |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,117 | 918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,503 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,863 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,760 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,307 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,148 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 9,810 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 918 students)
Cleveland State vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 213.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at CCAD than Cleveland State University ($39,150.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than CCAD ($16,307 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 28.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,450 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 114.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($21,807 vs. $10,148)
Cleveland State vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Cleveland State .
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CCAD (71.7%)
Cleveland State vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or CCAD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CCAD and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Cleveland State University (64% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,100)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/