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Overview |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,862 | 918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,936 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,936 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,579 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,148 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,284 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,187 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 3,520 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,862 students vs. 918 students)
Indiana Tech vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $29,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at CCAD than Indiana Institute of Technology ($39,150.00 vs. $29,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than CCAD ($22,148 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 9.9% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($11,450 vs. $12,579)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 2.5% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($21,807 vs. $21,284)
Indiana Tech vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Indiana Tech .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Indiana Tech (56.9%)
Indiana Tech vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (64% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,100)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/