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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 Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 857 students)
CalArts vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or College of Saint Mary?
- California Institute of the Arts is 142.5% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at CalArts than College of Saint Mary ($54,440.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than CalArts ($14,984 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 51% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,240 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 15% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($20,474 vs. $17,799)
CalArts vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or CalArts .
- College of Saint Mary has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than College of Saint Mary (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $9,100 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,300)
- College of Saint Mary students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- College of Saint Mary graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/