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CalArts Drew University Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University SCAD| Art Center College of Design | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,122 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CSE?
- Art Center College of Design is 48.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than College of Saint Elizabeth ($48,942.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Art Center College of Design ($21,689 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 12.5% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,744 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Art Center College of Design (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 79.4% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($29,905 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Art Center College of Design .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CSE? 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 CSE and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Art Center College of Design (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $12,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- CSE graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/