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Overview |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | otis.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,988 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,988 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,262 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,440 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,699 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,459 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,065 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1070/1375 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Otis College of Art and Design | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Otis College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,284 students)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Otis College of Art and Design or BC?
- Otis College of Art and Design is 29% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($51,988.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Otis College of Art and Design than Bridgewater College ($51,988.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Otis College of Art and Design ($19,660 vs. $49,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 20.1% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($14,370 vs. $17,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Otis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 60.1% larger than aid received Otis College of Art and Design ($36,350 vs. $22,699)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Otis College of Art and Design or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Otis College of Art and Design .
- The average SAT score at Otis College of Art and Design (1045) is 11 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Otis College of Art and Design (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Otis College of Art and Design (3.31)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Otis College of Art and Design (84%)
Otis College of Art and Design vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Otis College of Art and Design or BC? 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 BC and Otis College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Otis College of Art and Design (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $8,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Otis College of Art and Design graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Otis College of Art and Design graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otis College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/