Moore College of Art and Design vs Design Institute of San Diego

Moore College of Art and Design and Design Institute of San Diego, while both esteemed institutions dedicated to nurturing creative talent, offer distinct experiences for aspiring artists and designers. Moore College, rooted in Philadelphia's vibrant arts scene, boasts a lower acceptance rate and a higher graduation rate, indicating its commitment to academic excellence. Design Institute of San Diego, on the other hand, offers a more diverse student body, reflecting its inclusive approach to education. With Moore College excelling in fine arts and illustration, and Design Institute excelling in digital media and game design, the choice between these institutions hinges on individual aspirations and preferred learning environments. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your creative journey.

	Design Institute of San Diego	Moore College of Art and Design
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	50.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	58.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	4	1,113
Total number of admissions given out	4	647
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4	100
Yield rate	100.0%	15.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,752	$65,201
Average net price	$34,113	$38,354
Tuition	$25,500	$44,620
Room & board		$17,340
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $5,309	100.0% Average amount $26,113
Students receiving federal student loan	100.0% Average amount $6,804	92.0% Average amount $1,631
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	33.0% Average amount $24,286

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	119 Men 10.9% Women 89.1%	357 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%
Graduate students	8 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	25 Men 4.0% Women 96.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	25.0%	55.2%
International students	3.9%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	240
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Kansas	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Florida Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts	Visual & Performing Arts Education Multidisciplinary Studies
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	50.0%	57.4%
Dropout rate	50.0%	42.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,661 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,976 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $34,306 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,530 Year 2: $24,267 Year 3: N/A

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