| Alliant International University-San Diego vs. Academy of Art |
#375 in National Universities #79 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in Federal Region IX Universities #90 in California Colleges |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,254 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$30,736 |
| cheaper$19,690 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$34,768 |
| Less$5,413 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,096 |
| Admission | ||
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,530 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,498 |
| Smaller391 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,644 |
| Larger4,139 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,854 |
| Smaller2,811 | Online Student Population | Larger2,948 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher34% |
| Higher44% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| - | Retention Rate | 75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,497) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,402) | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 453 | Number of faculty | 606 |
| Lower$73,874 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,933 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.