| Art Center College of Design vs. USD |
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|---|---|---|
#28 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$51,640 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$56,444 |
| expensive$54,518 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,328 |
| Less$15,773 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier70.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.61% |
| Favorable31.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.36% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,420 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,815 |
| Smaller2,135 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,669 |
| Smaller285 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,146 |
| Smaller99 | Online Student Population | Larger970 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher82% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 481 | Number of faculties | 997 |
| Lower$73,646 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,263 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.