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Overview |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | |||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or UM-Flint?
- College for Creative Studies is 280.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at CCS than University of Michigan Flint ($48,030.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than CCS ($10,840 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 20.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($8,850 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than College for Creative Studies (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 81.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($24,307 vs. $13,389)
CCS vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 78 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming CCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CCS (3.19)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than University of Michigan Flint (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $3,600 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,500)
- University of Michigan Flint and CCS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Michigan Flint and CCS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/