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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse AAC Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbus College of Art and Design | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Parkside?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 494.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at CCAD than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($39,150.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than CCAD ($8,778 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 38.2% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($8,286 vs. $11,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 234.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,807 vs. $6,523)
CCAD vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or CCAD .
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than CCAD (71.7%)
CCAD vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Parkside? 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 Parkside and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (64% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $2,900 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,100)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/