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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
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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 | - | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $230 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 394 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or FWBBC?
- Art Center College of Design is 142.6% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Art Center College of Design than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($48,942.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Art Center College of Design ($18,966 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 75.5% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($8,170 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 21.3% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($16,665 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $26,800 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($22,270 vs. $31,250)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($230 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/