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Overview |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | |||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 972 students)
CCAD vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Xavier than Columbus College of Art and Design ($44,770.00 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 Xavier ($29,238 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 25.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,000 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 20% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($27,897 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Xavier (84.5%)
CCAD vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD or Xavier? 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 Xavier and CCAD.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $16,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $38,100)
- Xavier University and CCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University and CCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/