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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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Whiting, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ccsj.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $20,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $20,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | CCSJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $204 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CCSJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 658 students)
CalArts vs. CCSJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CCSJ?
- California Institute of the Arts is 165.6% more expensive to attend than CCSJ for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.6% higher at CalArts than Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($54,440.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than CalArts ($13,634 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 38.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 40.9% larger than aid received Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($20,474 vs. $14,532)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CCSJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSJ or CalArts .
CalArts vs. CCSJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CCSJ? 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 CCSJ and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (65% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,600 more per year than CCSJ graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,800)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,750 vs. $28,500)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($204 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ 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/