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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Mount St. Mary's College SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 0% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $260 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | NDNU | ||
| 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 NDNU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 201 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or NDNU?
- Art Center College of Design is 34.8% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Notre Dame de Namur University ($48,942.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 4.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($14,338 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Center College of Design than Notre Dame de Namur University (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($16,665 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or NDNU? 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 NDNU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $400 more per year than Art Center College of Design graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $58,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $6,028 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($25,222 vs. $31,250)
- NDNU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($260 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/