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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 | San Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $12,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 157 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 164 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or SFBU?
- Art Center College of Design is 518% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 518% higher at Art Center College of Design than San Francisco Bay University ($48,942.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Art Center College of Design ($12,510 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 55.8% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($9,200 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 74.1% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($16,665 vs. $9,570)
Art Center College of Design vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than SFBU (69.4%)
Art Center College of Design vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or SFBU? 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 SFBU and Art Center College of Design.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/