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CalArts BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University Otis College of Art and Design JMU California College of the Arts Randolph-Macon CNU Mary Washington College| Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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 University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,394 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or University of Lynchburg?
- Art Center College of Design is 41.9% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than University of Lynchburg ($48,942.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Art Center College of Design ($23,256 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 9.8% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($13,060 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 44.8% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($24,138 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Art Center College of Design .
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than University of Lynchburg (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $11,900 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/