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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $124 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 227 students)
CalArts vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Centra College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 489.2% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489.2% higher at CalArts than Centra College ($54,440.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than CalArts ($28,418 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 32.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,406 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 215.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($20,474 vs. $6,495)
CalArts vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or CalArts .
- Centra College has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Centra 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 Centra College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,600 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $16,458 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($12,042 vs. $28,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($124 vs. $294)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/