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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 | Crossroads College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 96 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Crossroads College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 96 students)
CalArts vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Crossroads College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 249.9% more expensive to attend than Crossroads College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at CalArts than Crossroads College ($54,440.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Crossroads College than CalArts ($18,320 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 84.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($6,730 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crossroads College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 153.1% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($20,474 vs. $8,090)
CalArts vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or CalArts .
- Crossroads College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Crossroads College? 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 Crossroads College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Crossroads College (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,900 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,500)
- More Crossroads College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/