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Overview |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Ohio State?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 226.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at CCAD than Ohio State University ($37,650.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than CCAD ($19,582 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 27.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,000 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 111.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($23,246 vs. $10,993)
CCAD vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
CCAD vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Ohio 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 Ohio State and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,100)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/