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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music Marietta College| Columbus College of Art and Design | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | LEC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCAD | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCAD | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCAD | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | LEC | ||
| 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
- Lake Erie College is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (942 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or LEC?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 13.2% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at CCAD than Lake Erie College ($39,150.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than CCAD ($22,322 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 1.2% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($11,450 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($26,289 vs. $21,807)
CCAD vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than LEC (64.1%)
CCAD vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or LEC? 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 LEC and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Lake Erie College (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $1,500 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and CCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and CCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/