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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 | Crossroads College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 96 | ||
| 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 | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Crossroads College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 96 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Crossroads College?
- Art Center College of Design is 214.5% more expensive to attend than Crossroads College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.5% higher at Art Center College of Design than Crossroads College ($48,942.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Crossroads College than Art Center College of Design ($18,320 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 113% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($6,730 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crossroads 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 106% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($16,665 vs. $8,090)
Art Center College of Design vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Art Center College of Design .
- Crossroads College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Crossroads College? 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 Crossroads College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Crossroads College (54% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $24,800 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $33,500)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/