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Overview |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | - | ||
| Admitted | 798 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $429 |
Diversity |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 837 students)
CCS vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- College for Creative Studies is 485.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 485.7% higher at CCS than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($48,030.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than CCS ($17,093 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 6.2% lower than costs at Virginia University of Lynchburg ($8,850 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Virginia University of Lynchburg (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 206.8% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($24,307 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or CCS .
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
CCS vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and CCS.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 57%)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $14,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($27,000 vs. $41,567)
- CCS graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($279 vs. $429)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/