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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 | Beulah Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | BHU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | beulah.org | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | BHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $7,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | BHU | ||
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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 | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 | BHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | BHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $46,673 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $482 |
Diversity |
CalArts | BHU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | BHU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | BHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 371 students)
CalArts vs. BHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or BHU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 613.3% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 613.3% higher at CalArts than Beulah Heights University ($54,440.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beulah Heights University are 22% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,200 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Beulah Heights University (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or BHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BHU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. BHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or BHU? 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 BHU and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,500 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,900)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $18,173 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($28,500 vs. $46,673)
- CalArts graduates are paying $188 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($294 vs. $482)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/