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Overview |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moore.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,400 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,400 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,034 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,204 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,476 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,510 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 803 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Moore College of Art and Design | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 368 students)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moore College of Art and Design or SU?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 37.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than Shenandoah University ($46,400.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Moore College of Art and Design ($26,143 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 60.6% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($11,230 vs. $18,034)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 12.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,476 vs. $23,467)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moore College of Art and Design or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Moore College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moore College of Art and Design or SU? 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 SU and Moore College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Moore College of Art and Design is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Moore College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/