Design Institute of San Diego vs Los Angeles College of Music
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CACatholic life on campusLos Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Design Institute of San Diego has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 41% at Los Angeles College of Music.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Design Institute of San Diego: $46,920, against $31,758 at Los Angeles College of Music.
- Median debt is lower at Los Angeles College of Music: $27,938, against $36,844 at Design Institute of San Diego.
- Design Institute of San Diego admits 100% of applicants, and Los Angeles College of Music admits 88%.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
San Diego, CA
Pasadena, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
111
279
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
100%
88%
Graduation rate
80%
41%
First-year retention
0%
61%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$44,010
$43,590
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$42,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$41,484
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$44,010
$43,352
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$49,455
Net price, over $110,000 income
$44,642
Median debt
$36,844
$27,938
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,920
$31,758
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Design Institute of San Diego · Los Angeles College of Music