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CalArts South Carolina State University Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts CAU RISD SCI-Arc Benedict College Shaw University Newberry College Allen University Winthrop University| Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 93% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $332 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,830 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Claflin University?
- Art Center College of Design is 197.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.1% higher at Art Center College of Design than Claflin University ($48,942.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Art Center College of Design ($19,951 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 51.2% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($9,480 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Art Center College of Design (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 21.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($16,665 vs. $13,707)
Art Center College of Design vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Art Center College of Design .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Claflin University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $27,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $30,700)
- Art Center College of Design students graduate with a $934 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,250 vs. $32,184)
- Art Center College of Design graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($323 vs. $332)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/