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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| College for Creative Studies | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | SU | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCS | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCS | SU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 13% |
Students |
CCS | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CCS | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or SU?
- College for Creative Studies is 42.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at CCS than Shenandoah University ($48,030.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than CCS ($26,143 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 26.9% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($8,850 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 3.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,307 vs. $23,467)
CCS vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 65 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CCS (3.19)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or SU? 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 SU and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,200 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/