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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc WVU D&E College SCAD Fairmont State| Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 767 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Art Center College of Design is 56.9% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than Alderson Broaddus College ($48,942.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Art Center College of Design ($19,499 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 41% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,170 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 48% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($24,656 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $12,400 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $45,900)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/