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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Bernardino, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,382 | 18,925 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #902 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | csusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,606 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,606 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,272 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,306 | $6,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,219 | $10,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 85% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,339 | 12,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 12,548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $170 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | California State University-San Bernardino | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Bernardino is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (18,925 students vs. 2,382 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. California State University-San Bernardino Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or California State University-San Bernardino?
- Art Center College of Design is 781.3% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Bernardino for in-state tuition ($50,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.2% higher at Art Center College of Design than California State University San Bernardino ($50,606.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Bernardino than Art Center College of Design ($6,645 vs. $53,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University San Bernardino are 32.9% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,996 vs. $17,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University San Bernardino than Art Center College of Design (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 74.8% larger than aid received California State University San Bernardino ($18,219 vs. $10,421)
Art Center College of Design vs. California State University-San Bernardino Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or California State University-San Bernardino? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Bernardino or Art Center College of Design .
- California State University-San Bernardino has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Art Center College of Design (75%)
Art Center College of Design vs. California State University-San Bernardino Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or California State University-San Bernardino? 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 California State University-San Bernardino and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than California State University San Bernardino (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $11,500 more per year than California State University-San Bernardino graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,800)
- California State University San Bernardino students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($16,500 vs. $31,250)
- California State University-San Bernardino graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($170 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Bernardino students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/