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TU UMES AAC UMBC Daemen College Cleveland Institute of Art Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | CCAD | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UB | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | |||
| 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 |
UB | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UB | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UB | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (3,101 students vs. 918 students)
UB vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 426.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at CCAD than University of Baltimore ($39,150.00 vs. $21,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than CCAD ($17,253 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 69% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,450 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 146.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($21,807 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or UB .
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CCAD (71.7%)
UB vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $22,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/