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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 | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 84% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 218 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or ABC?
- Art Center College of Design is 214.9% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than Arlington Baptist College ($48,942.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Art Center College of Design ($19,990 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 72.5% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,310 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arlington Baptist College than Art Center College of Design (84% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 152.8% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($16,665 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or ABC? 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 ABC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Arlington Baptist College (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $21,400 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $5,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,001 vs. $31,250)
- ABC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/