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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 | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 745 students)
CalArts vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bluffton University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at CalArts than Bluffton University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than CalArts ($21,247 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 7.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,602 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 37.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,214 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or CalArts .
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bluffton University? 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 Bluffton University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bluffton University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $9,800 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/