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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD Berklee School of Music SCI-Arc Juilliard Los Angeles College of Music SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | mi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $24,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $24,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $12,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $36,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $4,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 47% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 348 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 42.5% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Musicians Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 864 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Musicians Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Musicians Institute?
- Art Center College of Design is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Musicians Institute for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Art Center College of Design than Musicians Institute ($48,942.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Musicians Institute than Art Center College of Design ($36,976 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 15.3% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,438 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Center College of Design than Musicians Institute (56% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 290.7% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($16,665 vs. $4,265)
Art Center College of Design vs. Musicians Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Musicians Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Musicians Institute or Art Center College of Design .
- Musicians Institute has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Musicians Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Musicians Institute? 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 Musicians Institute and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than Art Center College of Design (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $23,400 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $34,900)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/