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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 | Anna Maria College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Paxton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | annamaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $38,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $38,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,894 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $33,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.94 | ||
| 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 | Anna Maria College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Anna Maria College | ||
| 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 Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,436 students)
CalArts vs. Anna Maria College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Anna Maria College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at CalArts than Anna Maria College ($54,440.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than CalArts ($23,894 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 33.7% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($12,446 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 63.6% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($33,503 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Anna Maria College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Anna Maria College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anna Maria College or CalArts .
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Anna Maria College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Anna Maria College (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,800 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/