Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- Academy of Art University
- West Coast University-Los Angeles
What stands out
West Coast University-Los Angeles reports higher median earnings ten years on, while Academy of Art University leaves graduates with less median federal debt. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CAPrivate for-profit · 4-yearLowest median debt | West Coast University-Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, CAPrivate for-profit · 4-yearHighest median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Average net priceWhat students on federal aid actually paid per year, after grants. | $40,613 | Not reported |
| Published costSticker price before aid. Few students pay it. | $48,036 | Not reported |
| In-state tuition | $30,736 | Not reported |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,736 | Not reported |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation rateWithin 150% of normal time. Excludes transfer students. | 38% | Not reported |
| Retention rateFirst-year students who come back for a second year. | 75% | Not reported |
| Median debt at graduationFederal loans only. Private and parent loans are not included. | $31,000lowest | $32,946 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrsReflects the subjects a college teaches and where it sits, not only its teaching. | $39,008 | $102,672highest |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 3,587 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.