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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 CMU OC Comets Michigan State Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD GVSU| California Institute of the Arts | Alma College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Alma 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,260 students)
CalArts vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Alma College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at CalArts than Alma College ($54,440.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than CalArts ($23,995 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 1.4% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,446 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 69.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($34,736 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or CalArts .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Alma 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 Alma College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $2,100 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Alma College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/