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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 | Fairfax University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
CCS | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Fairfax University of America | ||
| 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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| 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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 43 students)
CCS vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Fairfax University of America?
- College for Creative Studies is 374.2% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.2% higher at CCS than Fairfax University of America ($48,030.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 29% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($6,860 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Fairfax University of America (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($24,307 vs. $0)
CCS vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or CCS .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
CCS vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and CCS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/