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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 | City College Gainesville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 45 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 75% |
Admission |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $284 |
Diversity |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | City College-Gainesville | ||
| 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 City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 45 students)
CalArts vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or City College-Gainesville?
- California Institute of the Arts is 198.5% more expensive to attend than City College-Gainesville for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.5% higher at CalArts than City College Gainesville ($54,440.00 vs. $18,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College Gainesville than CalArts ($16,530 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 11.2% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($12,446 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College Gainesville than California Institute of the Arts (75% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 117.2% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($20,474 vs. $9,428)
CalArts vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (24.8%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
CalArts vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $21,300 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $29,100)
- City College Gainesville students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,500 vs. $28,500)
- City College-Gainesville graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($284 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/