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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Ringling College of Art and Design RISD SCI-Arc Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Bowdoin College SCAD| Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | cca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $53,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $53,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $19,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $47,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 2,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $289 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | California College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,501 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. California College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts is 10% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at California College of the Arts than Art Center College of Design ($53,856.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California College of the Arts than Art Center College of Design ($47,862 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 39.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($14,338 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Art Center College of Design (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 65.4% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($27,563 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. California College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or California College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California College of the Arts or Art Center College of Design .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. California College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or California College of the Arts? 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 California College of the Arts and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than California College of the Arts (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $14,800 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $43,500)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,250)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($289 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/