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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 | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | ABC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 84% |
Admission |
CalArts | ABC | ||
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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 | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | ABC | ||
| 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 218 students)
CalArts vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or ABC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 250.3% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.3% higher at CalArts than Arlington Baptist College ($54,440.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than CalArts ($19,990 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 49.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,310 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arlington Baptist College than California Institute of the Arts (84% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 210.5% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($20,474 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or ABC? 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 ABC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Arlington Baptist College (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,500 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,001 vs. $28,500)
- ABC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/