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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbus College of Art and Design | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Union | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | - | ||
| Admitted | 706 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Union | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
CCAD | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 787 students)
CCAD vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Union?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 123.6% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at CCAD than Union Institute & University ($37,650.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union Institute & University than CCAD ($28,463 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 4.6% lower than costs at Union Institute & University ($11,000 vs. $11,508)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Union Institute & University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 622.6% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($23,246 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or CCAD .
CCAD vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Union? 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 Union and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Union Institute & University (64% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $13,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,100)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($18,495 vs. $27,000)
- Union graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union 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/