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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 UB RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Daemen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Amherst, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | daemen.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $33,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $33,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $18,944 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $25,136 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 3,041 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,373 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $210 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Daemen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Daemen College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,625 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. Daemen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Daemen College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Daemen College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $33,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at CalArts than Daemen College ($56,074.00 vs. $33,054.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daemen College than CalArts ($18,944 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 8.7% lower than costs at Daemen College ($12,820 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daemen College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Daemen College students is 13.9% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,136 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Daemen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Daemen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Daemen College or CalArts .
- Daemen College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Daemen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Daemen 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 Daemen College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Daemen College (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,200 more per year than Daemen College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,200)
- Daemen College students graduate with a $8,127 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,373 vs. $28,500)
- Daemen College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($210 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daemen College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/