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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard South Carolina State University Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD CAU Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $332 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Claflin University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 230.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.4% higher at CalArts than Claflin University ($54,440.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than CalArts ($19,951 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 31.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,480 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than California Institute of the Arts (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 49.4% larger than aid received Claflin University ($20,474 vs. $13,707)
CalArts vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or CalArts .
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Claflin 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 Claflin University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Claflin University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $19,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,700)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $3,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,184)
- CalArts graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($294 vs. $332)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/