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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College AAC University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary Cleveland Institute of Art CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 972 students)
JCSU vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 115.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at CCAD than Johnson C Smith University ($37,650.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CCAD ($20,045 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 54.9% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($7,100 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 80% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,246 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or JCSU .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Johnson C Smith University (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $7,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $30,300)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- CCAD graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/