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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Baker College of Allen Park SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 629 | ||
| 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 | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $266 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 629 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Kentucky Christian University?
- Art Center College of Design is 111.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than Kentucky Christian University ($48,942.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Art Center College of Design ($22,682 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 59.7% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,980 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 15.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($16,665 vs. $14,398)
Art Center College of Design vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Kentucky Christian University? 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 Kentucky Christian University and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Kentucky Christian University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $24,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($25,750 vs. $31,250)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($266 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/