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CalArts Mount Mary College UWM Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Stritch RISD SCI-Arc Herzing University-Madison UWO SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $327 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,596 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Alverno College?
- Art Center College of Design is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Alverno College ($48,942.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Art Center College of Design ($18,097 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 66.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,620 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 49% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($24,833 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Art Center College of Design .
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Alverno College (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $19,200 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $39,100)
- Art Center College of Design students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($31,250 vs. $31,693)
- Art Center College of Design graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($323 vs. $327)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/