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CalArts Vanguard University of Southern California Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts California Baptist University PUC RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| 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 | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $310 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | La Sierra University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,614 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or La Sierra University?
- Art Center College of Design is 44.3% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Art Center College of Design than La Sierra University ($48,942.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than Art Center College of Design ($25,076 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 26.6% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,325 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($21,867 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or Art Center College of Design .
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or La Sierra University? 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 La Sierra University and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than La Sierra University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $6,400 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $51,900)
- La Sierra University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($30,000 vs. $31,250)
- La Sierra University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($310 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/