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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 SCSU RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Albertus Magnus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | albertus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $36,682 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $36,682 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $15,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $299 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Albertus Magnus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,275 students)
CalArts vs. Albertus Magnus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Albertus Magnus College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Albertus Magnus College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at CalArts than Albertus Magnus College ($54,440.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albertus Magnus College than CalArts ($27,469 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 20.9% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($12,446 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 27.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,016 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Albertus Magnus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Albertus Magnus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albertus Magnus College or CalArts .
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Albertus Magnus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Albertus Magnus College? 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 Albertus Magnus College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Albertus Magnus College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $4,800 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($294 vs. $299)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/