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Overview |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Fairmont State ?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 525.2% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at CCAD than Fairmont State University ($37,650.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than CCAD ($10,794 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 9.8% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,022 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 255.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($23,246 vs. $6,547)
CCAD vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or CCAD .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than CCAD (91%)
CCAD vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Fairmont State University (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $500 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/