| Occidental vs. Art Center College of Design |
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|---|---|---|
#20 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,446 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$51,640 |
| expensive$63,446 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$54,518 |
| More$35,721 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,773 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter39.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier70.97% |
| Lower21.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.80% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,942 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,420 |
| Smaller1,942 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,135 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 285 |
| - | Online Student Population | 99 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,650) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,390) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 269 | Number of faculties | 481 |
| Higher$106,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,646 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.