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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 Huntington University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Bethel College Mishawaka | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $269 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,292 students)
CalArts vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- California Institute of the Arts is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at CalArts than Bethel College Mishawaka ($54,440.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than CalArts ($18,746 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 23.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,050 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 12.9% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,114 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bethel College-Mishawaka? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-Mishawaka or CalArts .
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bethel College-Mishawaka? 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 Bethel College-Mishawaka and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,000 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $2,435 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,065 vs. $28,500)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($269 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/