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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 | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 0% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $276 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 444 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or SLC?
- Art Center College of Design is 69.3% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Art Center College of Design than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($48,942.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 24.6% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,510 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Center College of Design than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($16,665 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or SLC? 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 SLC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $19,100 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $4,524 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,726 vs. $31,250)
- SLC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($276 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/