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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Allen University Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Edward Waters College South Carolina State University JCSU Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD| California Institute of the Arts | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $443 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Benedict College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 272.9% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.9% higher at CalArts than Benedict College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than CalArts ($17,845 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 88.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($6,600 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than California Institute of the Arts (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 69.3% larger than aid received Benedict College ($20,474 vs. $12,093)
CalArts vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or CalArts .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Benedict 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 Benedict College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Benedict College (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $25,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $25,000)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $14,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $42,898)
- CalArts graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($294 vs. $443)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/