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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Mount St. Mary's College Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Notre Dame de Namur University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 776 | ||
| Admitted | - | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 3.7% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at CCAD than Notre Dame de Namur University ($37,650.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 36.5% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,000 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($23,246 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or NDNU .
NDNU vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or CCAD? 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 CCAD and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $20,600 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $38,100)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/