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Rollins CalArts Flagler CCF UCF UT Barry University FGCU Florida Southern Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Eckerd College| Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Stetson University | ||
| 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Stetson University than Art Center College of Design ($51,960.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Art Center College of Design ($25,756 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 6.6% lower than costs at Stetson University ($14,338 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 152.9% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($42,150 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Art Center College of Design .
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Stetson 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 Stetson University and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Art Center College of Design (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $12,900 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $45,400)
- Stetson University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/