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Overview |
CCS | Michigan | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
CCS | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
CCS | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
CCS | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Michigan | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Michigan?
- College for Creative Studies is 192.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Michigan than College for Creative Studies ($55,002.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than CCS ($19,318 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 48.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($8,850 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than University of Michigan (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 60.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($24,307 vs. $15,121)
CCS vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or CCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 314 points higher than at CCS (1070)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at CCS (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at CCS (3.19)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
CCS vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Michigan? 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 and CCS.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than College for Creative Studies (90% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $28,300 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $46,100)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/