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ETSU AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Carson-Newman College Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music CU| Columbus College of Art and Design | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CCAD | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Tusculum 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Tusculum College?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $27,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at CCAD than Tusculum College ($39,150.00 vs. $27,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than CCAD ($22,961 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 6.5% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,750 vs. $11,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 7% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($21,807 vs. $20,374)
CCAD vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
CCAD vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Tusculum College (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $3,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,100)
- Tusculum College and CCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tusculum 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 Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/