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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 CCAD Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | AAC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 263 students)
CalArts vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or AAC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 53.8% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at CalArts than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($54,440.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Art Academy of Cincinnati than CalArts ($27,510 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 18.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,500 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 15.3% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($20,474 vs. $17,764)
CalArts vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or CalArts .
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or AAC? 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 AAC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,000 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- AAC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/