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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Curry College Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Mitchell College Southern California Institute of Technology Lasell College Bridgewater State AIC| California Institute of the Arts | Dean College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.88 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $169 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,189 students)
CalArts vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Dean College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 26% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at CalArts than Dean College ($54,440.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than CalArts ($32,219 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 49% lower than costs at Dean College ($12,446 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 46.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($29,972 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or CalArts .
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Dean 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 Dean College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Dean College (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,200 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $12,147 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,353 vs. $28,500)
- Dean College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($169 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/