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Overview |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Benedict College?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 157.9% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.9% higher at CCAD than Benedict College ($37,650.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than CCAD ($17,845 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 66.7% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($6,600 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 92.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($23,246 vs. $12,093)
CCAD vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
CCAD vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Benedict College (64% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $13,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $25,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- CCAD graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/