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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly CalArts| Art Center College of Design | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 83% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $236 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Art Center College of Design based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,420 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or USD?
- University of San Diego is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at USD than Art Center College of Design ($53,810.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Art Center College of Design ($36,008 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 18.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,338 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Art Center College of Design (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 118.5% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($36,408 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than USD (52.6%)
Art Center College of Design vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or USD? 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 USD and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Art Center College of Design (75% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $11,900 more per year than Art Center College of Design graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $58,300)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $8,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($22,904 vs. $31,250)
- USD graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($236 vs. $323)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Art Center College of Design students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/