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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 Eastern University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Liberty University RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,031 students)
CalArts vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Cairn?
- California Institute of the Arts is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at CalArts than Cairn University ($54,440.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than CalArts ($25,923 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 5.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,764 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than California Institute of the Arts (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 11.4% larger than aid received Cairn University ($20,474 vs. $18,376)
CalArts vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or CalArts .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Cairn? 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 Cairn and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Cairn University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Cairn graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/