Was accepted to Few private art schools (LCAD, OTIS, PRATT, PNCA) but also to CAL POLY SLO which is significantly less expensive - but does CAL POLY prepare you to work as graphic/communication designer as good as the art only schools? Can you transfer after 1 or 2 years to the art only school?
i suggest you check out #2 art school in the country VCUarts.