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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College Ringling College of Art and Design UM-Dearborn SCAD| Governors State University | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | CCS | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
GSU | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
GSU | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
GSU | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,517 students)
GSU vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 539.4% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.7% higher at CCS than Governors State University ($48,030.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than CCS ($9,833 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 24.3% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,850 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 102.8% larger than aid received Governors State University ($24,307 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or GSU .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 159 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming CCS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CCS (3.19)
- GSU has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than CCS (49.2%)
GSU vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or CCS? 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 CCS and GSU.
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $3,500 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/