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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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 20.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $289 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 487 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Art Center College of Design is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($48,942.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Art Center College of Design ($44,616 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 24.5% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($14,338 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Art Center College of Design (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 21.9% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($20,309 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Art Center College of Design .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $28,400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $29,900)
- Pacific Northwest College of Art students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,981 vs. $31,250)
- Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($289 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/