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Overview |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Willamette University than Columbus College of Art and Design ($45,000.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than Willamette University ($29,238 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 30.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,000 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($27,700 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
CCAD vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Willamette 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 Willamette University and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $16,200 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,100)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/