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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 | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 94% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | - | ||
| Admitted | 912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 425 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or SCU?
- Art Center College of Design is 187.2% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.2% higher at Art Center College of Design than Southwestern Christian University ($48,942.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian University than Art Center College of Design ($19,713 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 52.5% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($9,400 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than Art Center College of Design (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 50.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($16,665 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Art Center College of Design .
Art Center College of Design vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or SCU? 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 SCU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Southwestern Christian University (54% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $30,900 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $27,400)
- Southwestern Christian University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- SCU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/