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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc St. Leo University CAU SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Johnson University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 155 | ||
| 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 | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,591 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $8,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 174 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $221 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | FCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 155 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or FCC?
- Art Center College of Design is 181.5% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.5% higher at Art Center College of Design than Johnson University Florida ($48,942.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Art Center College of Design ($20,191 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 66.9% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,591 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 88.6% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($16,665 vs. $8,836)
Art Center College of Design vs. FCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or Art Center College of Design .
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or FCC? 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 FCC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Johnson University Florida (54% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $25,200 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $9,870 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($21,380 vs. $31,250)
- FCC graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($221 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FCC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/