ARC vs. FIDM SD
Both American River College and FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- FIDM SD's tuition ($32,293) is more expensive than ARC ($12,616).
- FIDM SD's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than ARC (29 to 1).
- ARC (30,462 students) is larger than FIDM SD (66 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-San Diego
Private, 2-4 years • San Diego, CA more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$32,293
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
66 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
12 Staffs (full-time)
$40,031 Faculty Salary
$60,254 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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