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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 Cal State LA UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology HMC SCAD Soka University of America RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CDU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 73% |
Admission |
CalArts | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $220 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 25% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 777 students)
CalArts vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CDU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 277.4% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.4% higher at CalArts than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($54,440.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than CalArts ($27,637 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 42.9% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($12,446 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than California Institute of the Arts (73% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 79.3% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($20,474 vs. $11,419)
CalArts vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or CalArts .
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CDU? 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 CDU and CalArts.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $20,500 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $50,400)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $7,181 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,319 vs. $28,500)
- CDU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($220 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/