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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 Edward Waters College Florida A&M UCLA Florida Memorial University Southern California Institute of Technology Albany State University SCAD| California Institute of the Arts | Bethune Cookman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $372 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bethune-Cookman?
- California Institute of the Arts is 293.2% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.2% higher at CalArts than Bethune Cookman University ($54,440.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than CalArts ($15,769 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 19.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,396 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 48.6% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($20,474 vs. $13,780)
CalArts vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or CalArts .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bethune Cookman University (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $7,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($28,500 vs. $35,985)
- CalArts graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($294 vs. $372)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/