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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 | Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 893 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $13,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $13,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $11,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 547 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 64% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 893 students)
CalArts vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Carolina University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 318.5% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $13,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.5% higher at CalArts than Carolina University ($56,074.00 vs. $13,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than CalArts ($19,111 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina University are 3.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,400 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 88% larger than aid received Carolina University ($22,071 vs. $11,743)
CalArts vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or CalArts .
- Carolina University has a higher acceptance rate (34%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/