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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Taylor University Notre Dame College SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary of the Woods College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,147 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Art Center College of Design is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Art Center College of Design than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($48,942.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Art Center College of Design ($17,358 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 26.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,350 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 58.6% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($26,438 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Art Center College of Design .
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Art Center College of Design (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $26,000 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $4,251 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,999 vs. $31,250)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/