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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage Michigan SHU North Greenville University Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| College for Creative Studies | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | CUW | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CCS | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
CCS | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
CCS | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CCS | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or CUW?
- College for Creative Studies is 46.6% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at CCS than Concordia University Wisconsin ($48,030.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than CCS ($24,485 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 37.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,850 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 3.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($24,307 vs. $23,477)
CCS vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 4 points higher than at CUW (1066)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CCS (3.19)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or CUW? 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 CUW and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than College for Creative Studies (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates of College for Creative Studies and CUW have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,100 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/