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Overview |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or West Liberty University?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 332% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at CCAD than West Liberty University ($37,650.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than CCAD ($13,788 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 9.8% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,020 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 299.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($23,246 vs. $5,824)
CCAD vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
CCAD vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than West Liberty University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/