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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College Ringling College of Art and Design UM-Dearborn SCAD| Pacific Oaks College | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 318.3% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.3% higher at CCS than Pacific Oaks College ($48,030.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 109.4% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($8,850 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Pacific Oaks College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($24,307 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Pacific Oaks College .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $4,000 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($20,967 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/