| Academy of Art vs. Empire |
#51 in Federal Region IX Universities #90 in California Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$28,024 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$17,501 |
| expensive$31,696 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,761 |
| More$11,449 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,415 |
| Admission | ||
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,786 | Total Enrollment | Smaller78 |
| 4,555 | Undergraduate Student Population | - |
| Larger2,231 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller79 |
| 3,906 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,497) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,402) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | - |
| 803 | Number of faculties | 48 |
| Higher$87,038 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$35,470 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.