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Overview |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | |||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Ohio University?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 182% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at CCAD than Ohio University Main Campus ($37,650.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than CCAD ($20,207 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 12.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,000 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 146.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($23,246 vs. $9,416)
CCAD vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
CCAD vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Ohio University? 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 University and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $6,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/