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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 | Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 826 students)
CCS vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Carolina University?
- College for Creative Studies is 281.2% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.2% higher at CCS than Carolina University ($48,030.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than CCS ($16,731 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 35.6% lower than costs at Carolina University ($8,850 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies as Carolina University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 132.9% larger than aid received Carolina University ($24,307 vs. $10,437)
CCS vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or CCS .
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- Carolina University has a higher acceptance rate (52%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and CCS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/