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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 | Pacific Oaks College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 0% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $216 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,068 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Pacific Oaks College?
- Art Center College of Design is 326.2% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326.2% higher at Art Center College of Design than Pacific Oaks College ($48,942.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 29.3% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($14,338 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Center College of Design than Pacific Oaks College (56% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($16,665 vs. $0)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and Art Center College of Design.
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $16,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $10,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($20,967 vs. $31,250)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($216 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/