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California College of the Arts CalArts Old Dominion Laguna College of Art and Design UCLA Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg| Otis College of Art and Design | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,100 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,100 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,929 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,198 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,017 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,735 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Otis College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,312 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or VWC?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 36.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($49,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than Virginia Wesleyan College ($49,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Otis College of Art and Design ($23,046 vs. $48,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 52.9% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($11,070 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Otis College of Art and Design ($27,568 vs. $21,017)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Otis College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Otis College of Art and Design (1045) is 63 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Otis College of Art and Design students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) 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 VWC (81.4%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design or VWC? 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 VWC and Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Otis College of Art and Design is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $9,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Otis College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Otis College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otis College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/