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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 of Menominee Nation | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CMN | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Keshena, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | menominee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CMN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $6,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $9,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $4,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
CalArts | CMN | ||
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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 | Aug 7, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | CMN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CMN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | CMN | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | CMN | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CMN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than CMN based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 281 students)
CalArts vs. CMN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CMN?
- California Institute of the Arts is 807.3% more expensive to attend than CMN for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 807.3% higher at CalArts than College of Menominee Nation ($54,440.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Menominee Nation than CalArts ($9,433 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Menominee Nation are 58.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,869 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Menominee Nation than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 315.5% larger than aid received College of Menominee Nation ($20,474 vs. $4,927)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CMN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMN or CalArts .
CalArts vs. CMN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CMN? 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 CMN and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $27,300 more per year than CMN graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $23,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/