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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Westminster College RISD SCI-Arc SCAD| Art Center College of Design | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $221 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,508 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or WWU?
- Art Center College of Design is 84.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Art Center College of Design than William Woods University ($48,942.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Art Center College of Design ($23,363 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 37.2% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,450 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Art Center College of Design (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($20,431 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than WWU (61.5%)
Art Center College of Design vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or WWU? 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 WWU and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than William Woods University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $19,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $9,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($21,437 vs. $31,250)
- WWU graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($221 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/