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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 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $149 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 312 students)
CalArts vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 12.6% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $56,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Simon's Rock than California Institute of the Arts ($63,140.00 vs. $56,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than CalArts ($45,395 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 39.5% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($12,820 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 69% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($37,292 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or CalArts .
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,500 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($14,500 vs. $28,500)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($149 vs. $294)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/