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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Juilliard SCAD| American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | act-sf.org | artcenter.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,235 | $48,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,235 | $48,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $53,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 56% |
Admission |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
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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 |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $323 |
Diversity |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| % In-State | - | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
American Conservatory Theater | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Not applicable | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than American Conservatory Theater based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 24 students)
American Conservatory Theater vs. Art Center College of Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Conservatory Theater or Art Center College of Design?
- Art Center College of Design is 61.9% more expensive to attend than American Conservatory Theater for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $30,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than American Conservatory Theater ($48,942.00 vs. $30,235.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 2.3% lower than costs at American Conservatory Theater ($14,338 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Center College of Design than American Conservatory Theater (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is ?% larger than aid received American Conservatory Theater ($16,665 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, American Conservatory Theater or Art Center College of Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Art Center College of Design or American Conservatory Theater .
American Conservatory Theater vs. Art Center College of Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Conservatory Theater or Art Center College of Design? 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 Art Center College of Design and American Conservatory Theater.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/