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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 the Atlantic | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $204 |
Diversity |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 380 students)
CalArts vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or College of the Atlantic?
- California Institute of the Arts is 22.9% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at CalArts than College of the Atlantic ($54,440.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than CalArts ($22,316 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 26.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,870 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 59.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($32,602 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or CalArts .
- College of the Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or College of the Atlantic? 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 the Atlantic and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than California Institute of the Arts (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $22,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,750 vs. $28,500)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($204 vs. $294)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/