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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 | Davis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Davis College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| 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 | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $187 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 75% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Davis 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Davis College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 146 students)
CalArts vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Davis College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 229.9% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.9% higher at CalArts than Davis College ($54,440.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than CalArts ($14,276 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 63.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,600 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis 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 127.4% larger than aid received Davis College ($20,474 vs. $9,004)
CalArts vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or CalArts .
- Davis College has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Davis 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 Davis College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Davis College (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $19,100 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $10,365 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,135 vs. $28,500)
- Davis College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($187 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/