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CalArts St Olaf Augustana Minnesota State University-Mankato Otis College of Art and Design Saint John's California College of the Arts University of St Thomas Minnesota Luther- Norse UW-Eau Claire RISD| Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 94% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,072 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Art Center College of Design ($52,490.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than Art Center College of Design ($30,297 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 30.2% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($11,010 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Art Center College of Design (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 96.9% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($32,808 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Art Center College of Design .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Art Center College of Design (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $2,000 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $56,300)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/