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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,100 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,100 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,929 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,198 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,017 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,083 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,735 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otis College of Art and Design is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 1,151 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 1% more expensive to attend than Otis College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $49,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at W&J than Otis College of Art and Design ($49,612.00 vs. $49,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Otis College of Art and Design ($25,636 vs. $48,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 25.2% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($13,524 vs. $16,929)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 85.4% larger than aid received Otis College of Art and Design ($38,963 vs. $21,017)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Otis College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Otis College of Art and Design (3.31)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Otis College of Art and Design (83.3%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design or W&J? 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 W&J and Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Otis College of Art and Design (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Otis College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Otis College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Otis College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otis College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/