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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 | American Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 53 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | abcnash.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 71% |
Admission |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $323 |
Diversity |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | American Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 53 students)
CalArts vs. American Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or American Baptist College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 387.8% more expensive to attend than American Baptist College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 387.8% higher at CalArts than American Baptist College ($54,440.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Baptist College than CalArts ($17,375 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 44.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,640 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American Baptist College than California Institute of the Arts (71% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 111.7% larger than aid received American Baptist College ($20,474 vs. $9,669)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or American Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Baptist College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. American Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or American Baptist 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 American Baptist College and CalArts.
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,250)
- CalArts graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($294 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/