SVA NYC vs Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD)

When it comes to art and design education, School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City and Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD) in Denver, Colorado, stand out as two prominent choices. While both institutions offer a vibrant creative environment and a strong foundation in the arts, they differ in several key aspects. SVA boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process, while RMCAD offers a more accessible route for aspiring artists. In terms of student body demographics, SVA attracts a more diverse population, with a higher percentage of international students, while RMCAD has a predominantly local student base. Additionally, the two colleges vary in their popular majors, with SVA excelling in areas like cartooning and illustration, and RMCAD specializing in fields such as graphic design and interior design. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences and more, including graduation rates, tuition

	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	School of Visual Arts
Overview
Location	Lakewood, Colorado	New York, New York
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Private (For Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	85.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	71.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $80
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1363
ACT range	N/A	22 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		14.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants		4,208
Total number of admissions given out		3,000
Admitted students who chose to enroll		771
Yield rate		25.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$36,403	$74,968
Average net price	$22,837	$51,634
Tuition	$19,425	$45,000
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $6,483	63.0% Average amount $16,551
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $9,131	24.0% Average amount $5,267
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $9,750	7.0% Average amount $32,503

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,837 Men 24.0% Women 76.0%	3,529 Men 27.4% Women 72.6%
Graduate students	12 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	582 Men 24.9% Women 75.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	65.5%
International students	0.0%	53.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,092
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York New Jersey California Florida Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science Communications Technology Education	Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.4%	73.9%
Dropout rate	43.4%	13.6%
Transferred out	13.2%	11.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,370 Year 2: $27,474 Year 3: $34,961 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,457 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,227 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A	Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,688 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $79,178 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $56,128 Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,114 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $54,214 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,489 Year 2: $31,567 Year 3: $31,458 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $28,424 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $30,286 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,481 Year 2: $24,863 Year 3: $26,003 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $14,518 Year 2: $13,132 Year 3: $18,637 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,405 Year 2: $17,489 Year 3: $17,701 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,635 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: N/A

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