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Overview |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or WVSU?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 359.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.7% higher at CCAD than West Virginia State University ($39,150.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than CCAD ($10,878 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 13% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,450 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 151.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($21,807 vs. $8,657)
CCAD vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or CCAD .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than CCAD (71.7%)
CCAD vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or WVSU? 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 WVSU and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than West Virginia State University (64% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $5,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/