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CalArts Juniata College F&M WCU Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Marist College Temple Gettysburg College Dickinson College University of Scranton Elizabethtown College| Art Center College of Design | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 93% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,231 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Susquahanna than Art Center College of Design ($54,440.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Art Center College of Design ($28,605 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 4.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,338 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Art Center College of Design (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 145.5% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($40,914 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Art Center College of Design .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Art Center College of Design (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $1,300 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna 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)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/