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Overview |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CCS | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,481 students)
CCS vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or West Virginia University Tech?
- College for Creative Studies is 512% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at CCS than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($48,030.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than CCS ($9,529 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 31.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,850 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 175.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($24,307 vs. $8,830)
CCS vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 88 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming CCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CCS (3.19)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (57% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $4,500 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/