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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 | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 62% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 767 students)
CalArts vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Alderson Broaddus College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at CalArts than Alderson Broaddus College ($54,440.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than CalArts ($19,499 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 22.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,170 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 20.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,656 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or CalArts .
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,500 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,900)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/