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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at CCS than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($48,030.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than CCS ($26,353 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 37.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($8,850 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Concordia University Ann Arbor (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 14.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($24,307 vs. $21,163)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 80 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming CCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have at the same average high school GPA (3.19) as students at CCS (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than CCS (49.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or CCS? 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 CCS and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $7,100 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/