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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College Ringling College of Art and Design UM-Dearborn SCAD| College for Creative Studies | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | BBC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CCS | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
CCS | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CCS | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 552 students)
CCS vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or BBC?
- College for Creative Studies is 61.7% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at CCS than Clarks Summit University ($48,030.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than CCS ($16,176 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 21.2% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($7,300 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 22.9% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($24,307 vs. $19,782)
CCS vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or CCS .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCS (3.19)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or BBC? 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 BBC and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Clarks Summit University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $12,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/