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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 Jewish University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | AJU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ajula.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | AJU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | AJU | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | AJU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | AJU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $193 |
Diversity |
CalArts | AJU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 70% |
Students |
CalArts | AJU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | AJU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than AJU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 108 students)
CalArts vs. AJU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or AJU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 73.4% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at CalArts than American Jewish University ($54,440.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 19.4% lower than costs at American Jewish University ($12,446 vs. $14,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than American Jewish University (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or AJU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AJU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. AJU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or AJU? 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 AJU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than American Jewish University (65% vs. 44%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,500)
- AJU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($193 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/