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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Mount Mary College Otis College of Art and Design UCLA UWM Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Stritch RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $327 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Alverno College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at CalArts than Alverno College ($54,440.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than CalArts ($18,097 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 44.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,620 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 21.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,833 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or CalArts .
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Alverno 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 Alverno College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Alverno College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,300 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,100)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $3,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,693)
- CalArts graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($294 vs. $327)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/