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Edward Waters College Bethune-Cookman AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music Florida A&M| Florida Memorial University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | 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
- Florida Memorial University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,137 students vs. 972 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 199.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.4% higher at CCAD than Florida Memorial University ($37,650.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than CCAD ($16,359 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 34.8% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($8,160 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Florida Memorial University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 55.6% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($23,246 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Florida Memorial University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Florida Memorial University (69.9%)
Florida Memorial University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial University 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 Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Florida Memorial University (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $10,500 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $27,600)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $15,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,875)
- CCAD graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/