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CalArts NSC Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts UNLV RISD SCI-Arc Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona Great Basin College SCAD| Art Center College of Design | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 76% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $108 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CSN?
- Art Center College of Design is 1,346.7% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.7% higher at Art Center College of Design than College of Southern Nevada ($48,942.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than Art Center College of Design ($7,685 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 32% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,866 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Nevada than Art Center College of Design (76% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 229.3% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($16,665 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CSN? 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 CSN and Art Center College of Design.
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $22,300 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $20,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($10,500 vs. $31,250)
- CSN graduates are paying $215 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($108 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/