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AAC Rose-Hulman Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbus College of Art and Design | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 832 students)
CCAD vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Kettering College?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 156.8% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.8% higher at CCAD than Kettering College ($37,650.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than CCAD ($16,398 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 28.8% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($8,538 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 103.9% larger than aid received Kettering College ($23,246 vs. $11,401)
CCAD vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
CCAD vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Kettering 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 Kettering College and CCAD.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $19,000 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,977)
- CCAD graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/