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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Ringling College of Art and Design Kendall College UM-Dearborn SCAD| College for Creative Studies | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.74 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $382 |
Diversity |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 70% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 168 students)
CCS vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Bennett College?
- College for Creative Studies is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at CCS than Bennett College for Women ($48,030.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than CCS ($20,545 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 2.8% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($8,850 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 62.1% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($24,307 vs. $14,996)
CCS vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or CCS .
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
CCS vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Bennett College for Women (57% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $13,700 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,400)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- CCS graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/