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Overview |
CCAD | UWM | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
CCAD | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAD | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCAD | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or UWM?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 363% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $8,455.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at CCAD than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($39,150.00 vs. $20,455.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than CCAD ($16,499 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 4.3% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,980 vs. $11,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 311.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($21,807 vs. $5,305)
CCAD vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CCAD .
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than CCAD (71.7%)
CCAD vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or UWM? 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 UWM and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $8,000 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,100)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/