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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 40,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | fullerton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $16,702 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $7,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $9,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 74% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 48,748 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 32,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $155 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Cal State Fullerton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Cal State Fullerton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Cal State Fullerton?
- Art Center College of Design is 752.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.7% higher at Art Center College of Design than California State University Fullerton ($48,942.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Art Center College of Design ($7,925 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 16.5% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($14,338 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than Art Center College of Design (74% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 81.3% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($16,665 vs. $9,194)
Art Center College of Design vs. Cal State Fullerton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Cal State Fullerton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Fullerton or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Cal State Fullerton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Cal State Fullerton? 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 Cal State Fullerton and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than California State University Fullerton (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $9,300 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,250)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($155 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/