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California College of the Arts CalArts Laguna College of Art and Design UCLA Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Cal State Fullerton FLC JCSU Mount Olive College SCAD Woodbury University| Otis College of Art and Design | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,100 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,100 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,929 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,198 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,017 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,735 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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 Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 855 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or Lees-McRae College?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 85.4% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($49,100.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than Lees McRae College ($49,100.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than Otis College of Art and Design ($24,108 vs. $48,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 38.8% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($12,200 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otis College of Art and Design students is 15.4% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($21,017 vs. $18,205)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Otis College of Art and Design .
- Otis College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design or Lees-McRae College? 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 Lees-McRae College and Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Otis College of Art and Design is higher than Lees McRae College (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $16,800 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Otis College of Art and Design graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Otis College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/