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Overview |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 59% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $294 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- California College of the Arts is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,440 students)
California College of the Arts vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 1.1% more expensive to attend than California College of the Arts for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $53,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at CalArts than California College of the Arts ($54,440.00 vs. $53,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California College of the Arts than CalArts ($47,862 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 60.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,446 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than California Institute of the Arts (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 34.6% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($27,563 vs. $20,474)
California College of the Arts vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or California College of the Arts .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
California College of the Arts vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts 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 California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California College of the Arts (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $6,900 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,500)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,500)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($289 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/