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Overview |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Location | Laguna Beach, CA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 760 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagunacollege.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,600 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,600 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,991 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,896 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,841 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 361 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 319 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.4% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,699 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $224 |
Diversity |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 16% |
Students |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Laguna College of Art and Design | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Laguna College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 760 students)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laguna College of Art and Design or CU?
- Laguna College of Art and Design is 37.3% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($34,600.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Laguna College of Art and Design than Cumberland University ($34,600.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Laguna College of Art and Design ($18,528 vs. $42,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 89% lower than costs at Laguna College of Art and Design ($8,990 vs. $16,991)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Laguna College of Art and Design (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 87% larger than aid received Laguna College of Art and Design ($22,145 vs. $11,841)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Laguna College of Art and Design or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Laguna College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Laguna College of Art and Design students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CU (3.3)
- Laguna College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than CU (66.2%)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laguna College of Art and Design or CU? 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 CU and Laguna College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Laguna College of Art and Design is higher than Cumberland University (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Laguna College of Art and Design earn on average $200 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,699)
- CU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($224 vs. $276)
- More Laguna College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/