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AAC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cleveland Institute of Art Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Columbus College of Art and Design | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Chatham than Columbus College of Art and Design ($40,625.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than CCAD ($28,322 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 15.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,000 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($27,330 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Chatham (66.3%)
CCAD vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Chatham? 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 Chatham and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Chatham University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $1,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/