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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc Wittenberg University Cleveland State Xavier Purdue North Central SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,046 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Wilmington College?
- Art Center College of Design is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Art Center College of Design than Wilmington College ($48,942.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than Art Center College of Design ($24,528 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 32.8% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($10,800 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 2.1% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($16,665 vs. $16,326)
Art Center College of Design vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Art Center College of Design .
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Wilmington College (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $18,300 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College 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/