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Overview |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 898 | 1,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $49,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $49,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $11,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,257 | $34,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,165 | $26,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,312 | 1,132 | ||
| Admitted | 956 | 1,050 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | CCS | ||
| 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
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,459 students vs. 898 students)
Woodbury University vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($49,950.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at CCS than Woodbury University ($49,950.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than CCS ($31,257 vs. $34,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 28.1% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($11,040 vs. $14,138)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University as College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 0.7% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($27,165 vs. $26,983)
Woodbury University vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 126 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming CCS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCS (3.19)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Woodbury University (72.9%)
Woodbury University vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Woodbury University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $4,400 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,100)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- CCS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/