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F&M California College of the Arts Gettysburg College Union College Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Muhlenberg College Lafayette College Denison Skidmore College Otis College of Art and Design| California Institute of the Arts | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $217 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Dickinson College than California Institute of the Arts ($60,776.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than CalArts ($37,610 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 28.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,446 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than California Institute of the Arts (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 93.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($39,554 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or CalArts .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (84% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $11,600 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($217 vs. $294)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/