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Overview |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- College for Creative Studies is 522.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.8% higher at CCS than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($48,030.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than CCS ($20,205 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 41.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,850 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 179.5% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($24,307 vs. $8,697)
CCS vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 115 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming CCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $3,900 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and CCS graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and CCS graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/