Laguna College of Art and Design (LCA&D) vs Pratt Institute

Laguna College of Art and Design and Pratt Institute-Main, two esteemed institutions renowned for their artistic and design programs, offer distinct educational experiences. Laguna, nestled in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, boasts a tight-knit community and an acceptance rate of 75%, while Pratt, situated in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, attracts a diverse student body with an acceptance rate of 42%. Both colleges excel in various disciplines, with Laguna specializing in fine arts, animation, and game art, and Pratt excelling in architecture, graphic design, and interior design. While Laguna's student body comprises primarily undergraduates, Pratt's diverse student population includes both undergraduate and graduate students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Laguna College of Art and Design	Pratt Institute-Main
Overview
Location	Laguna Beach, California	Brooklyn, New York
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	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%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.3%	67.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1190 - 1410
ACT range	N/A	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		28.0%
Students submitting ACT score		8.0%
Total number of applicants	581	7,922
Total number of admissions given out	484	5,376
Admitted students who chose to enroll	123	1,132
Yield rate	25.4%	21.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	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	$58,264	$77,612
Average net price	$40,669	$46,486
Tuition	$33,600	$53,566
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $10,000 Meal plan: $4,668
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $12,284	75.0% Average amount $23,845
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $7,045	38.0% Average amount $4,865
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $27,732	5.0% Average amount $23,563

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	735 Men 26.4% Women 73.6%	3,908 Men 27.8% Women 72.2%
Graduate students	31 Men 41.9% Women 58.1%	1,462 Men 25.4% Women 74.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	77.1%
International students	5.1%	35.3%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	56	1,742
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York California New Jersey Texas Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology English Language and Literature	Visual & Performing Arts Architecture Communications Technology Health Professions Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.4%	71.3%
Dropout rate	29.6%	22.0%
Transferred out	N/A	4.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,279 Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: N/A Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,564 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,581 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $69,168 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,911 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $66,508 Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,744 Year 2: $54,624 Year 3: $63,232 Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,234 Year 3: $62,414 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,033 Year 2: $50,000 Year 3: $56,236 Library Science and Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,945 Year 2: $50,387 Year 3: $51,506 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,210 Year 2: $38,424 Year 3: $47,646 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,993 Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $47,484 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $32,424 Year 2: $33,565 Year 3: $36,253 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,391 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $34,083

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