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CalArts SNC Clarke University Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University RISD SCI-Arc Loyola| Art Center College of Design | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Loras College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,319 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Loras College?
- Art Center College of Design is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Loras College ($48,942.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Art Center College of Design ($21,886 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 55.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($9,230 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 53.2% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($25,538 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Art Center College of Design .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Loras 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 Loras College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Art Center College of Design (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $9,100 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $49,200)
- Loras 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)
- Loras College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/