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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College UM-Dearborn Ringling College of Art and Design SCAD| Art Center College of Design | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than CCS based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,517 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CCS?
- Art Center College of Design is 1.9% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than College for Creative Studies ($48,942.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College for Creative Studies than Art Center College of Design ($34,906 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 62% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,850 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Art Center College of Design (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 45.9% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($24,307 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than CCS (49.2%)
Art Center College of Design vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CCS? 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 CCS and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Art Center College of Design (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $12,200 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,100)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- CCS graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/