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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| Berkeley School of Theology | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BST | CalArts | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 88 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,652 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 59% |
Admission |
BST | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
BST | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 2:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $294 |
Diversity |
BST | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
BST | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BST | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 88 students)
BST vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 1,806.2% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,806.2% higher at CalArts than Berkeley School of Theology ($54,440.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 65.9% lower than costs at Berkeley School of Theology ($12,446 vs. $20,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Berkeley School of Theology (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($20,474 vs. $0)
BST vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or BST .
- BST has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
BST vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST 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 BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/