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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Peace College RISD SCI-Arc AU Wingate University Ferrum College ECU SCAD| Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 96% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $234 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,337 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Art Center College of Design is 44.2% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Art Center College of Design than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($48,942.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Art Center College of Design ($18,701 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 16.9% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,264 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Art Center College of Design (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 70.4% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($28,392 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Art Center College of Design vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (54% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $15,100 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,532 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($22,718 vs. $31,250)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($234 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/