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Overview |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| 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 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,294 students)
CCS vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- College for Creative Studies is 563.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at CCS than Wright State University Lake Campus ($48,030.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than CCS ($11,585 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 29.9% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($8,850 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Wright State University Lake Campus (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 320.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($24,307 vs. $5,775)
CCS vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 101 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming CCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $2,700 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/