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CSU Wofford College AAC Campbell University Clemson Lander University Cleveland Institute of Art Converse College North Greenville University Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music Eckerd College| Columbus College of Art and Design | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | PC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
CCAD | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
CCAD | PC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCAD | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at PC than Columbus College of Art and Design ($38,990.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than CCAD ($21,571 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 2.7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,000 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 47.9% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($34,379 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than PC (59.4%)
CCAD vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or PC? 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 PC and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $9,600 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,100)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/