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Overview |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 390 | 70 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cogswell.edu | sfai.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,480 | $45,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,480 | $45,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,486 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,887 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,068 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 116 | - | ||
| Admitted | 75 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 56% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| 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 |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,163 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $322 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cogswell College | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cogswell College is larger than than San Francisco Art Institute based on total student enrollment (390 students vs. 70 students)
Cogswell College vs. San Francisco Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cogswell College or San Francisco Art Institute?
- San Francisco Art Institute is 112.6% more expensive to attend than Cogswell College for in-state tuition ($45,664.00 vs. $21,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at San Francisco Art Institute than Cogswell College ($45,664.00 vs. $21,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Art Institute are 6.5% lower than costs at Cogswell College ($17,350 vs. $18,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cogswell College than San Francisco Art Institute (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cogswell College students is ?% larger than aid received San Francisco Art Institute ($7,068 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cogswell College or San Francisco Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Art Institute or Cogswell College .
Cogswell College vs. San Francisco Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cogswell College or San Francisco Art Institute? 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 Art Institute and Cogswell College.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Art Institute is higher than Cogswell College (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cogswell College earn on average $30,100 more per year than San Francisco Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $38,700)
- San Francisco Art Institute students graduate with a $6,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Cogswell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,163)
- San Francisco Art Institute graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cogswell College graduates. ($258 vs. $322)
- More Cogswell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/