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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 | Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Jacksonville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bmats.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $8,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $8,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 20 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Jul 25, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | BMA Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than BMA Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 104 students)
CalArts vs. BMA Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or BMA Seminary?
- California Institute of the Arts is 536.7% more expensive to attend than BMA Seminary for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $8,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 536.7% higher at CalArts than Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary ($54,440.00 vs. $8,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary are 46.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,500 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary ($20,474 vs. $0)
CalArts vs. BMA Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or BMA Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BMA Seminary or CalArts .
- BMA Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (70%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. BMA Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or BMA Seminary? 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 BMA Seminary and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/