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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 | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Lindsborg, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bethanylb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $29,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $29,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bethany 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 744 students)
CalArts vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bethany College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 86.4% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at CalArts than Bethany College ($54,440.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than CalArts ($29,546 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 5.1% lower than costs at Bethany College ($12,446 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 2.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,045 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or CalArts .
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bethany 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 Bethany College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bethany College (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $7,000 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,400)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/