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CalArts Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Albany State University RISD SCI-Arc Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University| Art Center College of Design | Bethune Cookman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $372 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Bethune-Cookman?
- Art Center College of Design is 253.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.5% higher at Art Center College of Design than Bethune Cookman University ($48,942.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Art Center College of Design ($15,769 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 37.9% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,396 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Art Center College of Design (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 20.9% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($16,665 vs. $13,780)
Art Center College of Design vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or Art Center College of Design .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Bethune Cookman University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $26,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $31,700)
- Art Center College of Design students graduate with a $4,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($31,250 vs. $35,985)
- Art Center College of Design graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($323 vs. $372)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/