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Montclair State University CalArts Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts MMC Drew University| Art Center College of Design | Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or FDU?
- Art Center College of Design is 47.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Art Center College of Design than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($48,942.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Art Center College of Design ($16,030 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 8.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,338 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Art Center College of Design (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 80.4% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($30,059 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Art Center College of Design .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or FDU? 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 FDU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $5,400 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/