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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 University of Missouri-Kansas City| California Institute of the Arts | Avila University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $38,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $38,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $9,065 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $17,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $15,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 2,862 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 59.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Avila University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Avila University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 45% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $38,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at CalArts than Avila University ($56,074.00 vs. $38,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than CalArts ($17,482 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 41.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,065 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 44.2% larger than aid received Avila University ($22,071 vs. $15,302)
CalArts vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or CalArts .
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (59.5%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Avila University? 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 Avila University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Avila University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,300 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Avila University 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 Avila University 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/