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Overview |
CCS | UWM | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,459 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,950 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,950 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,040 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,436 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,983 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
CCS | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,132 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,050 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCS | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCS | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCS | UWM | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 1,459 students)
CCS vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or UWM?
- College for Creative Studies is 490.8% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($49,950.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.2% higher at CCS than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($49,950.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than CCS ($16,499 vs. $34,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 0.5% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($10,980 vs. $11,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 408.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($26,983 vs. $5,305)
CCS vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 20 points higher than at UWM (1050)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at UWM (3.16)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than UWM (88.4%)
CCS vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or UWM? 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 UWM and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of College for Creative Studies and UWM have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,100 vs. $46,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/