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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Benedict College Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Edward Waters College Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Allen University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 12.9%Open | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $383 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 657 students)
CalArts vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Allen University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 334.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.1% higher at CalArts than Allen University ($54,440.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than CalArts ($13,774 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 45% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,584 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 81.7% larger than aid received Allen University ($20,474 vs. $11,268)
CalArts vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or CalArts .
- Allen University has a higher acceptance rate (43.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Allen University? 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 University and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $26,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $24,300)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $8,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $37,119)
- CalArts graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($294 vs. $383)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/