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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 Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Tennessee State University RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $224 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 16% |
Students |
CalArts | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 116% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at CalArts than Cumberland University ($54,440.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than CalArts ($18,528 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 38.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,990 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 8.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,145 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or CalArts .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CU? 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 CU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Cumberland University (65% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $6,771 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,729 vs. $28,500)
- CU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($224 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/