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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 University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CityU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $255 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
CalArts | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City University of Seattle is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,095 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CityU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 220.7% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.7% higher at CalArts than City University of Seattle ($54,440.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 22.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,125 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than City University of Seattle (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CityU? 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 CityU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than City University of Seattle (65% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $2,100 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $50,400)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $3,834 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,666 vs. $28,500)
- CityU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($255 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/