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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard UAA Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| Alaska Pacific University | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $294 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 167.5% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.5% higher at CalArts than Alaska Pacific University ($54,440.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than CalArts ($22,388 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 50% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,300 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 63.2% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($20,474 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Alaska Pacific University .
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University or CalArts? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CalArts and Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Alaska Pacific University (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,800 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,600)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,500)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($240 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/