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UWM Stritch AAC DePaul Franklin University Cleveland Institute of Art Carthage SHU North Greenville University Ohio State Marian University Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbus College of Art and Design | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | CUW | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCAD | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
CCAD | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCAD | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (5,063 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or CUW?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 16% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at CCAD than Concordia University Wisconsin ($39,150.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than CCAD ($28,060 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 10.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,450 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 8.6% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($23,693 vs. $21,807)
CCAD vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than CUW (67.5%)
CCAD vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or CUW? 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 CUW and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $8,000 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/