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CalArts California College of the Arts Laguna College of Art and Design UCLA Ringling College of Art and Design RISD SCI-Arc Cal State Fullerton SCAD Woodbury University| Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | otis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $49,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $49,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $16,929 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $48,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $21,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 27% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than Otis College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,312 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. Otis College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or Otis College of Art and Design?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($49,100.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than Art Center College of Design ($49,100.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otis College of Art and Design than Art Center College of Design ($48,198 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 18.1% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($14,338 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otis College of Art and Design than Art Center College of Design (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otis College of Art and Design students is 26.1% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($21,017 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. Otis College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or Otis College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otis College of Art and Design or Art Center College of Design .
- Otis College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. Otis College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or Otis College of Art and 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 Otis College of Art and Design and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at Art Center College of Design is higher than Otis College of Art and Design (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $7,200 more per year than Otis College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $51,100)
- Otis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Otis College of Art and Design 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 Otis College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/