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Overview |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 22% |
Students |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CCS | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or University of Charleston?
- College for Creative Studies is 53% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at CCS than University of Charleston ($48,030.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than CCS ($21,308 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($8,850 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,307 vs. $22,422)
CCS vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 76 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than University of Charleston (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $900 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/