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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 | Barclay College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Haviland, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 187 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | barclaycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $12,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $25,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $14,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 167 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 91 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 52.7% | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $213 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Barclay College | ||
| 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 Barclay College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 187 students)
CalArts vs. Barclay College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Barclay College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 180.4% more expensive to attend than Barclay College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.4% higher at CalArts than Barclay College ($56,074.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barclay College than CalArts ($25,548 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barclay College are 6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,100 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barclay College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 50.7% larger than aid received Barclay College ($22,071 vs. $14,642)
CalArts vs. Barclay College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Barclay College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barclay College or CalArts .
- Barclay College has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Barclay College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Barclay 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 Barclay College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Barclay College (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $19,100 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,300)
- Barclay College students graduate with a $7,875 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,500)
- Barclay College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($213 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barclay College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/