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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 | The National Hispanic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | NHU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Jose, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | nhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | NHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $7,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $7,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $17,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $6,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 93% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | NHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 59.9% | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | NHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | NHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 15% | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | NHU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than NHU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 0 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. NHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or NHU?
- Art Center College of Design is 519.8% more expensive to attend than NHU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 519.8% higher at Art Center College of Design than The National Hispanic University ($48,942.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The National Hispanic University than Art Center College of Design ($17,171 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 42.7% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,050 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than Art Center College of Design (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 177.1% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($16,665 vs. $6,015)
Art Center College of Design vs. NHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or NHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NHU or Art Center College of Design .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. NHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or NHU? 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 NHU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than The National Hispanic University (54% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/