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Overview |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,448 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or West Virginia University Tech?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 385.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at CCAD than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($39,150.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than CCAD ($11,015 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 13.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,450 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 127.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($21,807 vs. $9,577)
CCAD vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
CCAD vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (64% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/