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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 Drew University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CSE | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
CalArts | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CSE | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,122 students)
CalArts vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CSE?
- California Institute of the Arts is 65.5% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at CalArts than College of Saint Elizabeth ($54,440.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than CalArts ($21,689 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 2.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($12,446 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 46.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($29,905 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or CalArts .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CSE? 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 CSE and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- CSE graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/