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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 | Cornish College of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cornish.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $39,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $13,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 852 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Cornish College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Cornish College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 443 students)
CalArts vs. Cornish College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Cornish College of the Arts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Cornish College of the Arts for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at CalArts than Cornish College of the Arts ($54,440.00 vs. $35,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornish College of the Arts than CalArts ($39,280 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 12.3% lower than costs at Cornish College of the Arts ($12,446 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornish College of the Arts than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 51.8% larger than aid received Cornish College of the Arts ($20,474 vs. $13,485)
CalArts vs. Cornish College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Cornish College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornish College of the Arts or CalArts .
- Cornish College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Cornish College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Cornish College of the Arts? 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 Cornish College of the Arts and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Cornish College of the Arts (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,700 more per year than Cornish College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- Cornish College of the Arts students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Cornish College of the Arts 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 Cornish College of the Arts 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/