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Overview |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 706 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | PennWest Clarion | ||
| 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
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or PennWest Clarion?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 387.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.3% higher at CCAD than PennWest Clarion ($37,650.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 17.5% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,000 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($23,246 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or CCAD .
CCAD vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than PennWest Clarion (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $1,100 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $38,100)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/