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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Benedictine University IU South Bend IU Manchester University Ohio State| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 972 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 458.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at CCAD than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($37,650.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than CCAD ($10,908 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 45.5% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($7,560 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 307.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($23,246 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Purdue Calumet .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (64% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $4,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,100)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/