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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 | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | BBC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $182 |
Diversity |
CalArts | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | BBC | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 552 students)
CalArts vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or BBC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 83.3% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at CalArts than Clarks Summit University ($54,440.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than CalArts ($16,176 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 70.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,300 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 3.5% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($20,474 vs. $19,782)
CalArts vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or CalArts .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or BBC? 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 BBC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Clarks Summit University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $10,812 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,688 vs. $28,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($182 vs. $294)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/