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CalArts Wisconsin Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Carroll University RISD SCI-Arc UWM Marquette University SNC Carthage University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $263 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,876 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Edgewood College?
- Art Center College of Design is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Art Center College of Design than Edgewood College ($48,942.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Art Center College of Design ($28,189 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 18.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,120 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Art Center College of Design (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($19,418 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Art Center College of Design .
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Edgewood College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $12,300 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,250)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($263 vs. $323)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/