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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 | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CCS | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
CalArts | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CCS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CCS?
- California Institute of the Arts is 13.3% more expensive to attend than CCS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at CalArts than College for Creative Studies ($54,440.00 vs. $48,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College for Creative Studies than CalArts ($34,906 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 40.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,850 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 18.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,307 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or CalArts .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CCS? 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 CCS and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than College for Creative Studies (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,300 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,100)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- CCS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS 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/