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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC SCI-Arc UArts| Art Center College of Design | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 59% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $294 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,440 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at CalArts than Art Center College of Design ($54,440.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Art Center College of Design than CalArts ($53,617 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 15.2% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($12,446 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Art Center College of Design (59% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 22.9% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($20,474 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Art Center College of Design vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Art Center College of Design (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $7,900 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,250)
- CalArts graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($294 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/