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Lewis University AAC Benedictine University Xavier Cleveland Institute of Art IPFW Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music North Central College| University of St Francis | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 972 students)
University of St Francis vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 4.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at CCAD than University of St Francis ($37,650.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than CCAD ($18,560 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 3.9% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,000 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 9.2% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($25,392 vs. $23,246)
University of St Francis vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or University of St Francis .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than University of St Francis (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $12,500 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,100)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Francis graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/