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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College Ringling College of Art and Design UM-Dearborn SCAD| Manhattan Christian College | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCC | CCS | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MCC | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCC | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
MCC | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
MCC | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 182.3% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.3% higher at CCS than Manhattan Christian College ($48,030.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than CCS ($22,675 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 1.4% lower than costs at Manhattan Christian College ($8,850 vs. $8,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 152.6% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($24,307 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or MCC .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 45 points higher than at MCC (1025)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MCC (22)
- Accepted freshman MCC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CCS (3.19)
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than MCC (48%)
MCC vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Manhattan Christian College (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $9,400 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/