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California College of the Arts Temple Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Loyola University Maryland SFC Otis College of Art and Design Marist College UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Husson University| California Institute of the Arts | College of St Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $254 |
Diversity |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | St. Joe's | ||
| 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 227 students)
CalArts vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or St. Joe's?
- California Institute of the Arts is 211.1% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.1% higher at CalArts than College of St Joseph ($54,440.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 3.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than College of St Joseph (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or CalArts .
CalArts vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than College of St Joseph (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $12,800 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $3,888 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,612 vs. $28,500)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($254 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/