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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $278 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Art Center College of Design is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Art Center College of Design than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($48,942.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Art Center College of Design ($32,801 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 30.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,338 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 55.9% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($25,979 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Art Center College of Design .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $18,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,900 vs. $31,250)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($278 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/