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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 | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $48,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $48,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $14,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $47,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $21,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 35.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 65% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Beacon 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 527 students)
CalArts vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Beacon College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $48,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at CalArts than Beacon College ($56,074.00 vs. $48,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beacon College than CalArts ($47,664 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 15.8% lower than costs at Beacon College ($12,820 vs. $14,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 4.1% larger than aid received Beacon College ($22,071 vs. $21,203)
CalArts vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or CalArts .
- Beacon College has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Beacon 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 Beacon College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (82% vs. 65%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/