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Drew University AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Bloomfield College Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | CCAD | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
CSE | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CSE | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 972 students)
CSE vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 14.4% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at CCAD than College of Saint Elizabeth ($37,650.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than CCAD ($21,689 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 15.9% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,000 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 28.6% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($29,905 vs. $23,246)
CSE vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or CSE .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or CCAD? 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 CCAD and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $7,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,100)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/