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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 | Cambridge College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cambridgecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $18,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $18,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $213 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Cambridge College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. Cambridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Cambridge College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 210.3% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $18,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.3% higher at CalArts than Cambridge College ($56,074.00 vs. $18,072.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 6.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,000 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Cambridge College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($22,071 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Cambridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cambridge College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Cambridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Cambridge 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 Cambridge College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Cambridge College (65% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,200 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $7,875 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,500)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($213 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/