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Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University AAC Tennessee State University Cleveland Institute of Art Belmont Vanderbilt Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music Martin Methodist College Tusculum College| Columbus College of Art and Design | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | CU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCAD | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
CCAD | CU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
CCAD | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or CU?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 49.4% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at CCAD than Cumberland University ($37,650.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than CCAD ($18,528 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 22.4% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($8,990 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 5% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($23,246 vs. $22,145)
CCAD vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than CU (66.2%)
CCAD vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or CU? 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 CU and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Cumberland University (64% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $1,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,100)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/