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Overview |
CCAD | JCU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | |||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
CCAD | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCAD | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at JCU than Columbus College of Art and Design ($45,490.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than JCU ($29,238 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 20% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,000 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($30,415 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than JCU (82.4%)
CCAD vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or JCU? 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 JCU and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $19,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $38,100)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/