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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 | Apex School of Theology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | apexsot.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $10,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $1,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
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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 | ASOT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $454 |
Diversity |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 100% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | ASOT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 ASOT based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 554 students)
CalArts vs. ASOT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or ASOT?
- California Institute of the Arts is 1,034.2% more expensive to attend than ASOT for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,034.2% higher at CalArts than Apex School of Theology ($54,440.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Apex School of Theology than CalArts ($10,745 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 42.2% lower than costs at Apex School of Theology ($12,446 vs. $17,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Apex School of Theology than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 1,216.7% larger than aid received Apex School of Theology ($20,474 vs. $1,555)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or ASOT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASOT or CalArts .
CalArts vs. ASOT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or ASOT? 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 ASOT and CalArts.
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ASOT graduates. ($28,500 vs. $44,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than ASOT graduates. ($294 vs. $454)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASOT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/