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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| College for Creative Studies | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | |||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Michigan State | ||
| 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Michigan State?
- College for Creative Studies is 216.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at CCS than Michigan State University ($48,030.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than CCS ($22,803 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 24.2% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($8,850 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Michigan State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 179.9% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($24,307 vs. $8,684)
CCS vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or CCS .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 89 points higher than at CCS (1070)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CCS (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and CCS.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than College for Creative Studies (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $13,900 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $46,100)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/