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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 268% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268% higher at CCS than Goldey Beacom College ($48,030.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than CCS ($13,454 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 31.1% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($8,850 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than College for Creative Studies (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 149.6% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($24,307 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Goldey-Beacom College has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than CCS (49.2%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Goldey Beacom College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $1,500 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/