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Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania AAC Cleveland Institute of Art W&J Seton Hill University Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music PennWest Edinboro RU Neumann Stevenson University| Columbus College of Art and Design | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 2,668 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $41,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $41,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $14,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $26,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $31,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 2,913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,668 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($41,580.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than Columbus College of Art and Design ($41,580.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than CCAD ($26,962 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 24.7% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,450 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Columbus College of Art and Design (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($31,437 vs. $21,807)
CCAD vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CCAD .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than CCAD (71.7%)
CCAD vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,600 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,100)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/