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CalArts MCA Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Memphis RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,934 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CBU?
- Art Center College of Design is 37.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Christian Brothers University ($48,942.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Art Center College of Design ($18,612 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 40.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,220 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($26,964 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Art Center College of Design .
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CBU? 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 CBU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Christian Brothers University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $7,700 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- CBU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/