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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Union College Skidmore College Otis College of Art and Design Ithaca College| California Institute of the Arts | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15% | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $270 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 59% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bard College?
- Bard College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Bard College than California Institute of the Arts ($59,800.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than CalArts ($25,214 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 38% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,446 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than California Institute of the Arts (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 161.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($53,584 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or CalArts .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bard 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 Bard College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $2,306 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($270 vs. $294)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/