| Design Institute of San Diego | vs. | San Diego Mesa College |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California | Location | San Diego, California |
| Four-years, Private (for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| School of art, music, and design | Carnegie Classification | Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| $29,350 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$1,150
Out-Of-State$9,094 |
| 84% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 34% |
| $6,360 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $4,231 |
| 87.50 % | Acceptance Rates | - |
| 28.57 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | - |
| - | SAT Score | - |
| - | ACT Score | - |
| 75 % | Graduation Rate | 33 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 13 % |
| 33 % | Retention Rate | - |
| 101 | Student Population | 18,076 |
| 2 | Number of Faculties | 259 |
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Weekend/Evening College | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |