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WLC Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College UM-Dearborn Ringling College of Art and Design SCAD| College for Creative Studies | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | BLC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCS | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
CCS | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CCS | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 830 students)
CCS vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or BLC?
- College for Creative Studies is 69.5% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at CCS than Bethany Lutheran College ($48,030.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than CCS ($18,525 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 7% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($8,270 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 17.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($24,307 vs. $20,705)
CCS vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or CCS .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 4 points higher than at CCS (1070)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CCS (3.19)
- BLC has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or BLC? 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 BLC and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $8,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/