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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Manhattan Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 132 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | MCC | ||
| 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 132 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or MCC?
- Art Center College of Design is 187.7% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.7% higher at Art Center College of Design than Manhattan Christian College ($48,942.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Art Center College of Design ($22,675 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 59.7% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,976 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 73.2% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($16,665 vs. $9,622)
Art Center College of Design vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than MCC (48%)
Art Center College of Design vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or MCC? 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 MCC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Manhattan Christian College (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $21,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,700)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/