The University of the Arts (UArts) vs Otis College

The University of the Arts and Otis College of Art and Design, both esteemed institutions in the realm of art education, offer distinct experiences for aspiring artists. The University of the Arts, located in the heart of Philadelphia, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Otis College of Art and Design, nestled in Los Angeles, maintains a smaller student population and a lower acceptance rate, fostering a more intimate learning environment. While both institutions excel in various art disciplines, The University of the Arts is renowned for its programs in music, dance, and theater, while Otis College of Art and Design shines in fine arts, digital media, and product design. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your artistic aspirations and academic goals.

	Otis College of Art and Design	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Los Angeles, California	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.8%	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1130 - 1360	N/A
ACT range	20 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%
Total number of applicants	2,284	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	1,823	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	263	269
Yield rate	14.4%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$70,802	$68,690
Average net price	$45,402	$25,932
Tuition	$47,700	$48,350
Room & board	$15,744	Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,593	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	48.0% Average amount $5,811	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $26,799	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,197 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	55 Men 18.2% Women 81.8%	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	30.2%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	403	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Architecture English Language and Literature	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.6%	68.1%
Dropout rate	31.4%	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,497 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $48,158 Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,531 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $39,370 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $17,166 Year 2: $18,315 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,667 Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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