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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc UArts SCAD Temple| Art Center College of Design | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 80% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 11.4% | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $274 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 172 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or PAFA?
- Art Center College of Design is 20.8% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($48,942.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Art Center College of Design ($48,191 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 22.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,338 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Art Center College of Design (80% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 3.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,665 vs. $16,087)
Art Center College of Design vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Art Center College of Design .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Art Center College of Design (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $36,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,250)
- PAFA graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($274 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/