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CalArts CSN Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts UNLV RISD SCI-Arc GCU SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| 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 |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $236 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or NSC?
- Art Center College of Design is 781.8% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at Art Center College of Design than Nevada State College ($48,942.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than Art Center College of Design ($16,624 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 32.4% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,830 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Art Center College of Design (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 148.9% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($16,665 vs. $6,696)
Art Center College of Design vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Art Center College of Design .
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or NSC? 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 NSC and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Nevada State College (54% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $8,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($22,920 vs. $31,250)
- NSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($236 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/