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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Governors State University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | CCAD | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
GSU | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 972 students)
GSU vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 401.2% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.6% higher at CCAD than Governors State University ($37,650.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than CCAD ($9,833 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 0% lower than costs at Governors State University ($11,000 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State 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 93.9% larger than aid received Governors State University ($23,246 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or GSU .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,100)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/