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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 | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 90% |
Admission |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $266 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 823 students)
CalArts vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Capitol College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 110.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.8% higher at CalArts than Capitol College ($54,440.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than CalArts ($25,445 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 3% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,446 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than California Institute of the Arts (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 42.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($20,474 vs. $14,332)
CalArts vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or CalArts .
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Capitol 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 Capitol College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Capitol College (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $19,700 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $50,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $2,764 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,736 vs. $28,500)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($266 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/