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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 | Bacone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Muskogee, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bacone.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 4% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $306 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bacone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bacone College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 299 students)
CalArts vs. Bacone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bacone College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 353.7% more expensive to attend than Bacone College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.7% higher at CalArts than Bacone College ($54,440.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bacone College than CalArts ($17,114 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bacone College are 44.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,600 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bacone College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 45.7% larger than aid received Bacone College ($20,474 vs. $14,052)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bacone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bacone College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Bacone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bacone 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 Bacone College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bacone College (65% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,700 more per year than Bacone College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,700)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $1,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Bacone College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,613)
- CalArts graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bacone College graduates. ($294 vs. $306)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bacone College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/