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Overview |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Youngstown State | ||
| 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Youngstown State?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 261.7% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.6% higher at CCAD than Youngstown State University ($37,650.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than CCAD ($11,900 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 9.8% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,016 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Youngstown State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 204.6% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($23,246 vs. $7,631)
CCAD vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
CCAD vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Youngstown State University (64% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and CCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and CCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/