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AAC Greensboro College Ferrum College Cleveland Institute of Art North Carolina Wesleyan College Ohio State Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbus College of Art and Design | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | AU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| 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 |
CCAD | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCAD | AU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or AU?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 0% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at CCAD than Averett University ($37,650.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than CCAD ($23,781 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 3.3% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,000 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($26,246 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than AU (76%)
CCAD vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or AU? 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 AU and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Averett University (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $10,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,100)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/