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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Stonehill College Juilliard Merrimack Worcester State University Otis College of Art and Design Clark University Holy Cross Endicott College UCLA| California Institute of the Arts | Assumption College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Assumption College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Assumption College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at CalArts than Assumption College ($54,440.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than CalArts ($28,911 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 17% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,446 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 58.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($32,492 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or CalArts .
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Assumption 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 Assumption College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $7,400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $50,400)
- Assumption College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Assumption College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/