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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 Stritch Southern California Institute of Technology Massachusetts Maritime Academy SCAD Maine Maritime Academy RISD| California Institute of the Arts | California Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CMA | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Vallejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 849 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 39% |
Admission |
CalArts | CMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 756 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | CMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $90,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,526 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CMA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | CMA | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CMA | ||
| 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 CMA based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 849 students)
CalArts vs. CMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CMA?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at CalArts than California Maritime Academy ($54,440.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than CalArts ($17,566 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 4.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,942 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than California Maritime Academy (59% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 114.9% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($20,474 vs. $9,529)
CalArts vs. CMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMA or CalArts .
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CMA? 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 CMA and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California Maritime Academy (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $40,100 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $50,400)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $2,974 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,526 vs. $28,500)
- CMA graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/