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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts RISD SCI-Arc SCAD Faulkner| Concordia College Selma | Art Center College of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | artcenter.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $48,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $48,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $14,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $53,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $16,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 56% |
Admission |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,285 | ||
| Admitted | - | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $323 |
Diversity |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
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| % In-State | - | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCA | Art Center College of Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Art Center College of Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Art Center College of Design?
- Art Center College of Design is 393.4% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 393.4% higher at Art Center College of Design than Concordia College Selma ($48,942.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than Art Center College of Design ($22,313 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 151.5% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($5,700 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College Selma than Art Center College of Design (84% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Center College of Design students is 214% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($16,665 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Art Center College of Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Art Center College of Design or CCA .
CCA vs. Art Center College of Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or Art Center College of Design? 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 Art Center College of Design and CCA.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Concordia College Selma (54% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $33,200 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $25,100)
- Art Center College of Design students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($31,250 vs. $36,870)
- Art Center College of Design graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($323 vs. $381)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/