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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 | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 84% |
Admission |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $124 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 513 students)
CalArts vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- California Institute of the Arts is 208.8% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.8% higher at CalArts than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($54,440.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than CalArts ($18,198 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 8.5% lower than costs at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($12,446 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than California Institute of the Arts (84% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 81.2% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($20,474 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,700 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,500)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($124 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/