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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 6,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | sonoma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $14,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $15,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $7,287 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 77% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 10,806 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 10,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | Sonoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $180 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Sonoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sonoma State University is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (6,637 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Sonoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Sonoma State University?
- Art Center College of Design is 752.4% more expensive to attend than Sonoma State University for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.7% higher at Art Center College of Design than Sonoma State University ($48,942.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sonoma State University than Art Center College of Design ($15,507 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 4.1% lower than costs at Sonoma State University ($14,338 vs. $14,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sonoma State University than Art Center College of Design (77% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 128.7% larger than aid received Sonoma State University ($16,665 vs. $7,287)
Art Center College of Design vs. Sonoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Sonoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sonoma State University or Art Center College of Design .
- Sonoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Sonoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Sonoma State University? 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 Sonoma State University and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Sonoma State University is higher than Art Center College of Design (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $9,000 more per year than Sonoma State University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $49,300)
- Sonoma State University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,250)
- Sonoma State University graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($180 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sonoma State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/