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AAC Bowdoin College Cleveland Institute of Art Bowie State University Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Washington Adventist University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at CCAD than Washington Adventist University ($37,650.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than CCAD ($17,088 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 5.4% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,440 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 49.6% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($23,246 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Washington Adventist University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Washington Adventist University (64% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $9,800 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $38,100)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/