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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 | Cogswell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Sunnyvale, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 390 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cogswell.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $21,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $21,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $18,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $7,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 88% |
Admission |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 116 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 75 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 56% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.77 | ||
| 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 | Cogswell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,163 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $322 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Cogswell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Cogswell College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 390 students)
CalArts vs. Cogswell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Cogswell College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 153.4% more expensive to attend than Cogswell College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $21,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.4% higher at CalArts than Cogswell College ($54,440.00 vs. $21,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cogswell College than CalArts ($29,887 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 48.5% lower than costs at Cogswell College ($12,446 vs. $18,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cogswell College than California Institute of the Arts (88% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 189.7% larger than aid received Cogswell College ($20,474 vs. $7,068)
CalArts vs. Cogswell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Cogswell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cogswell College or CalArts .
- Cogswell College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Cogswell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Cogswell 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 Cogswell College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Cogswell College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cogswell College earn on average $18,400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Cogswell College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,163)
- CalArts graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cogswell College graduates. ($294 vs. $322)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cogswell College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/