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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 | Columbia College Hollywood | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Tarzana, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 291 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | columbiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $32,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $7,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 91% |
Admission |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,023 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 291 students)
CalArts vs. Columbia College Hollywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Columbia College Hollywood?
- California Institute of the Arts is 112% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at CalArts than Columbia College Hollywood ($54,440.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Hollywood than CalArts ($32,432 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 33.2% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($12,446 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than California Institute of the Arts (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 179.7% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($20,474 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Columbia College Hollywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College Hollywood or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Columbia College Hollywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Columbia College Hollywood? 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 Columbia College Hollywood and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,300 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $3,477 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,023 vs. $28,500)
- Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/