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Overview |
KY State | CCAD | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
KY State | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 22% | ||
Campus |
KY State | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 918 students)
KY State vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 384.1% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.6% higher at CCAD than Kentucky State University ($39,150.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than CCAD ($9,672 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 39.9% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($8,186 vs. $11,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University as Columbus College of Art and Design (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 121.4% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($21,807 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or KY State .
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than CCAD (71.7%)
KY State vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Kentucky State University (64% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $7,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- CCAD graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/