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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| California Institute of the Arts | AIB College of Business | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | aib.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $4,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 405 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 0% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,327 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $189 |
Diversity |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 42% |
Students |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | American Institute of Business | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than American Institute of Business based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 348 students)
CalArts vs. American Institute of Business Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or American Institute of Business?
- California Institute of the Arts is 255.8% more expensive to attend than American Institute of Business for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.8% higher at CalArts than AIB College of Business ($54,440.00 vs. $15,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at AIB College of Business than CalArts ($12,440 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at AIB College of Business are 152.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($4,935 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at AIB College of Business than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 85.4% larger than aid received AIB College of Business ($20,474 vs. $11,044)
CalArts vs. American Institute of Business Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or American Institute of Business? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Institute of Business or CalArts .
- American Institute of Business has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. American Institute of Business Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or American Institute of Business? 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 American Institute of Business and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,300 more per year than American Institute of Business graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,100)
- AIB College of Business students graduate with a $10,173 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,327 vs. $28,500)
- American Institute of Business graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($189 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Institute of Business students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/