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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 | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.74 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $382 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 70% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 168 students)
CalArts vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bennett College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 240.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.2% higher at CalArts than Bennett College for Women ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than CalArts ($20,545 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 36.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,100 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 36.5% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($20,474 vs. $14,996)
CalArts vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or CalArts .
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bennett 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 Bennett College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bennett College for Women (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $37,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($294 vs. $382)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/