Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Manhattan School of Music The Boston Conservatory RISD SCI-Arc California State University-San Bernardino SCAD Harvard| Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 437 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | sfcm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $51,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $51,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $45,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $30,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 392 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 3:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $271 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 437 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or San Francisco Conservatory of Music?
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($51,300.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than Art Center College of Design ($51,300.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than Art Center College of Design ($45,726 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 38.8% lower than costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($14,338 vs. $19,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Conservatory of Music students is 82% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($30,328 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Conservatory of Music or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (41.6%)
Art Center College of Design vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is higher than Art Center College of Design (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $28,100 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $30,200)
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,250 vs. $31,250)
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($271 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Conservatory of Music students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/