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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 50% | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $225 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 255 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Northwood University-Texas?
- Art Center College of Design is 379.8% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Northwood University Texas ($48,942.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Art Center College of Design ($14,456 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 63.2% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,784 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Art Center College of Design (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 17.7% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($16,665 vs. $14,160)
Art Center College of Design vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Art Center College of Design .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Northwood University Texas (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $7,800 more per year than Northwood University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $50,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $9,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($21,775 vs. $31,250)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($225 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/