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Overview |
CCS | Allen University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CCS | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $383 |
Diversity |
CCS | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 657 students)
CCS vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Allen University?
- College for Creative Studies is 283% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283% higher at CCS than Allen University ($48,030.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than CCS ($13,774 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 3.1% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($8,584 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than College for Creative Studies (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 115.7% larger than aid received Allen University ($24,307 vs. $11,268)
CCS vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or CCS .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Allen University (43.4%)
CCS vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Allen University? 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 Allen University and CCS.
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $21,800 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $24,300)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- CCS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/