ARC vs. FIDM OC
Both American River College and FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- FIDM OC's tuition ($32,293) is more expensive than ARC ($12,616).
- FIDM OC's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than ARC (29 to 1).
- ARC (30,462 students) is larger than FIDM OC (64 students) with more enrolled students.
- ARC ($3,413) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,413).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 37%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,616 out-of-state
$12,616 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,413
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
30,462 (All undergraduate)
13,443 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
662 Staffs (full-time)
$103,398 Faculty Salary
$83,136 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
Private, 2-4 years • Irvine, CA more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$32,293
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
64 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
3 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$67,079 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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