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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 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 77% |
Admission |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,133 students)
CalArts vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Clarkson College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 265.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at CalArts than Clarkson College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than CalArts ($14,506 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 70.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,284 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than California Institute of the Arts (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 114.3% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($20,474 vs. $9,554)
CalArts vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or CalArts .
- Clarkson College has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Clarkson College (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $1,200 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,400)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/