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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 | City University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 0% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
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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 | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $255 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,095 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CityU?
- Art Center College of Design is 188.4% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at Art Center College of Design than City University of Seattle ($48,942.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 41.6% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,125 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Center College of Design than City University of Seattle (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($16,665 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CityU? 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 CityU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than City University of Seattle (54% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $5,800 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $52,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $6,584 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($24,666 vs. $31,250)
- CityU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($255 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/