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Overview |
EIU | CCAD | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
EIU | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 972 students)
EIU vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 287.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.2% higher at CCAD than Eastern Illinois University ($37,650.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than CCAD ($13,380 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 1.7% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,812 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 97.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($23,246 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or EIU .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or CCAD? 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 CCAD and EIU.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Eastern Illinois University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,100)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU 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/