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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley CalArts Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst| Art Center College of Design | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 80% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $219 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,392 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at MHC than Art Center College of Design ($58,280.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Art Center College of Design ($35,765 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 19.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,338 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Art Center College of Design (80% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 135.8% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($39,304 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than MHC (39.8%)
Art Center College of Design vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or MHC? 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 MHC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Art Center College of Design (85% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $8,300 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $10,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($21,206 vs. $31,250)
- MHC graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($219 vs. $323)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/