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Overview |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 972 students)
Purdue North Central vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 458.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at CCAD than Purdue University North Central Campus ($37,650.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than CCAD ($7,832 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 49.1% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($7,380 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 224.3% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($23,246 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Purdue North Central .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (64% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,100)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/