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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| 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 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 40.9% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at CCS than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($48,030.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MidAmerica Nazarene University than CCS ($28,787 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 11.3% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($8,850 vs. $9,848)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University as College for Creative Studies (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 6.8% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($24,307 vs. $22,757)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 55 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at CCS (3.19)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than CCS (49.2%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $1,300 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,100)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/