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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design UVU Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design Utah Utah State University UCLA Southern Utah University WSU Southern California Institute of Technology| California Institute of the Arts | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | DSC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
CalArts | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $171 |
Diversity |
CalArts | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or DSC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 933.8% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.4% higher at CalArts than Dixie State College of Utah ($54,440.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than CalArts ($14,589 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 68.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,384 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than California Institute of the Arts (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 194.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($20,474 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or DSC? 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 DSC and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,800 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $11,875 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,625 vs. $28,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($171 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/