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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts AAC RISD Cleveland Institute of Art SCI-Arc Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 32.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 972 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CCAD?
- Art Center College of Design is 30% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Art Center College of Design than Columbus College of Art and Design ($48,942.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than Art Center College of Design ($29,238 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 30.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,000 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 39.5% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($23,246 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Art Center College of Design .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Art Center College of Design (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $20,200 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- CCAD 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 CCAD students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/