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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 Alvernia University Southern California Institute of Technology Temple SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $289 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Albright College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Albright College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 101.5% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at CalArts than Albright College ($54,440.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than CalArts ($21,496 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 20% lower than costs at Albright College ($12,446 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 4.6% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,420 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or CalArts .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Albright 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 Albright College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Albright College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $900 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,500)
- Albright College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,500)
- Albright College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($289 vs. $294)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/