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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 23,999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #891 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | csufresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $7,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $9,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 85% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 18,551 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 17,703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $155 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-Fresno | ||
| 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 Fresno is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. California State University-Fresno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or California State University-Fresno?
- Art Center College of Design is 752.4% more expensive to attend than California State University-Fresno 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 Fresno ($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 Fresno than Art Center College of Design ($7,507 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 29.4% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,080 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fresno than Art Center College of Design (85% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 67.2% larger than aid received California State University Fresno ($16,665 vs. $9,968)
Art Center College of Design vs. California State University-Fresno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or California State University-Fresno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-Fresno or Art Center College of Design .
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. California State University-Fresno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or California State University-Fresno? 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 State University-Fresno and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than California State University Fresno (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $11,800 more per year than California State University-Fresno graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,500)
- California State University Fresno students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,250)
- California State University-Fresno 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 California State University-Fresno students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/