Central State vs. NCAD
Central State ranked #-1 and NCAD ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Northwest College of Art & Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- NCAD's tuition ($18,100) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than NCAD (76.47%).
- NCAD has higher yield (47.01%) than Central State (37.91%).
- Central State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NCAD (29 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than NCAD (150 students) with more enrolled students.
- NCAD ($10,382) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- NCAD's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Central State (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,604
Test Scores
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
37.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,429 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,086 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,304 annual charge

Northwest College of Art & Design
Private, 4 years • Tacoma, WA #47 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #WA in Washington more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$18,100
Financial Aid
$10,382
Test Scores
Admission
76.47% Acceptance Rate
47.01% Yield
Enrollment
150 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Staffs (full-time)
$90,255 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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