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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Clarkson College SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 686 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Paul Smith's College?
- Art Center College of Design is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($48,942.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Art Center College of Design ($25,056 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 8.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,338 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 47.3% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($24,545 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Art Center College of Design .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $21,600 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/