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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts UCO-Central RISD SNU SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $283 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or MACU?
- Art Center College of Design is 178.6% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.6% higher at Art Center College of Design than Mid America Christian University ($48,942.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Art Center College of Design ($16,105 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 66.1% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,632 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Art Center College of Design (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 28.5% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($16,665 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or MACU? 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 MACU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Mid America Christian University (54% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $13,300 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $45,000)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $3,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,438 vs. $31,250)
- MACU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($283 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/