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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 | Allen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Waterloo, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | allencollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $19,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $19,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $31,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $1,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $16,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $173 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Allen College | ||
| 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 Allen College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 497 students)
CalArts vs. Allen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Allen College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 183% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183% higher at CalArts than Allen College ($54,440.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen College than CalArts ($31,509 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 71% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,280 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 1,159.9% larger than aid received Allen College ($20,474 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Allen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Allen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Allen 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 Allen College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Allen College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,300 more per year than Allen College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,100)
- Allen College students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,750 vs. $28,500)
- Allen College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($173 vs. $294)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/