1. Rhode Island School of Design

    • 4 Year
    • Providence, RI
    • 330 reviews
    #128 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore : Really top of the notch art school. Everyone here definitely was the best at their school or in their city and it's very competitive, but not in a toxic way because nobody's really overcompensating for lack of talent. A lot of students here already have careers comparable to professionals or at least post-graduates; some have exhibited at national or international events, working at very elite companies, and a few even run businesses already. The food is also amazing? Culinary students from nearby work there and like... having access to a sushi/soup/salad/sandwich/grille bar and a wood-fired pizza oven makes coping with the long hard hours a little less harsh. Not a lot to do in Providence so you really have no choice but to focus on work. Don't come here if you aren't 100% serious about art and dedicated to it or you'll struggle, but if you live and breathe art you'll fit right in and find the pace and workload inspiring.
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    • A
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    • 24% Acceptance Rate
    • $39,289 Net Price
    • 1180-1440 SAT Range
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  2. Pepperdine University

    • 4 Year
    • Malibu, CA
    • 1,246 reviews
    #129 Best Colleges in America

    Graduate Student : I love Pepperdine University! All the professors and staff are very involved in your academic learning. Every professor is very knowledgeable in their field and is always willing to help you if you have any questions.
    It has been a wonderful experience. All of the classes get you engaged in the material. Ive learned so much this past few semesters. Once you attend a few classes you become such a close knit community with your peers. Everyone is helping each other succeed. It is an opportunity for personal and academic growth. The campuses all around Malibu, Encino and West LA are all beautiful. The Malibu campus has an exceptional view! You can study or eat and look out for the breathtaking view of the ocean and sunlight.
    Youre overall youre academic experience is wonderful. Pepperdine upholds really great Christian values that coincides with my religious beliefs.
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    • A
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    • 36% Acceptance Rate
    • $40,941 Net Price
    • 1220-1420 SAT Range
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