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Overview |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CCS | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- College for Creative Studies is 636.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206% higher at CCS than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($48,030.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than CCS ($13,322 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 12.2% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($7,890 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 480.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($24,307 vs. $4,187)
CCS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or CCS .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 20 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming CCS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCS (3.19)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/