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California College of the Arts CalArts Laguna College of Art and Design UCLA Art Center College of Design Franciscan Nova Ringling College of Art and Design FGCU UT BAC Cal State Fullerton| Otis College of Art and Design | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,100 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,100 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,929 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,198 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,017 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,735 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otis College of Art and Design is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 1,310 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or AMU?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 95.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($49,100.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than Ave Maria University ($49,100.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Otis College of Art and Design ($21,078 vs. $48,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 26.3% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($13,402 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Otis College of Art and Design ($21,341 vs. $21,017)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Otis College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 53 points higher than at Otis College of Art and Design (1045)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Otis College of Art and Design (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Otis College of Art and Design (3.31)
- Otis College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than AMU (44.2%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design or AMU? 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 AMU and Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Otis College of Art and Design is higher than Ave Maria University (52% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Otis College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/