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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Trinity College of Florida SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Carlos Albizu University Miami | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | albizu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $12,903 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $12,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $22,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $28,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $8,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 67% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 18 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 16 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $18,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $191 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 864 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CAU?
- Art Center College of Design is 279.3% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.3% higher at Art Center College of Design than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($48,942.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlos Albizu University Miami than Art Center College of Design ($28,273 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 55.7% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($14,338 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlos Albizu University Miami than Art Center College of Design (67% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 102.2% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($16,665 vs. $8,242)
Art Center College of Design vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Art Center College of Design .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CAU? 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 CAU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (54% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $24,300 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $12,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($18,550 vs. $31,250)
- CAU graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($191 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/