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Marshall University PennWest California Bluefield State College AAC Cleveland Institute of Art NCAT WVU MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music UVa-Wise Fairmont State| Columbus College of Art and Design | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Concord University?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 340.9% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at CCAD than Concord University ($37,650.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than CCAD ($8,464 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 9% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,090 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 109% larger than aid received Concord University ($23,246 vs. $11,120)
CCAD vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or CCAD .
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than CCAD (91%)
CCAD vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Concord University? 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 Concord University and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Concord University (64% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $5,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/