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AAC LHU Cleveland Institute of Art Temple Ohio State Penn State VSU Cleveland Institute of Music Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Columbus College of Art and Design | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 706 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Penn College?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 143.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at CCAD than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($37,650.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than CCAD ($23,030 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 10.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 220.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($23,246 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or CCAD .
CCAD vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Penn 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 Penn College and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/