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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 AAC Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA Cleveland Institute of Art| California Institute of the Arts | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Academics |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 972 students)
CalArts vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CCAD?
- California Institute of the Arts is 44.6% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at CalArts than Columbus College of Art and Design ($54,440.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than CalArts ($29,238 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 13.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 13.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,246 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or CalArts .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CCAD? 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 CCAD and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $12,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- CCAD graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/