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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 Montclair State University Southern California Institute of Technology Kean SCAD RISD William Paterson University of New Jersey| California Institute of the Arts | Bloomfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $305 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bloomfield College | ||
| 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 Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,153 students)
CalArts vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bloomfield College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at CalArts than Bloomfield College ($54,440.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than CalArts ($20,320 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 3.6% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($12,446 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 16.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,850 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or CalArts .
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bloomfield College (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,200 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,200)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,500)
- CalArts graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($294 vs. $305)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/