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Overview |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,459 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,950 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,950 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,040 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,436 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,983 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,132 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,050 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,459 students)
CCS vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Marshall University?
- College for Creative Studies is 577.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($49,950.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at CCS than Marshall University ($49,950.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than CCS ($9,734 vs. $34,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 16.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,040 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 124.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($26,983 vs. $12,024)
CCS vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 42 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than CCS (92.8%)
CCS vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Marshall 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 Marshall University and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Marshall University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $5,900 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/