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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 63% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $227 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,990 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at F&M than Art Center College of Design ($65,652.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Art Center College of Design ($31,135 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 4.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,338 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Art Center College of Design (63% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 195.1% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($49,177 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than F&M (36.2%)
Art Center College of Design vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or F&M? 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 F&M and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Art Center College of Design (85% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Art Center College of Design graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($227 vs. $323)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/