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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 | Donnelly College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Donnelly College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Kansas City, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | donnelly.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Donnelly College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $8,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $8,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
CalArts | Donnelly College | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Donnelly College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Donnelly College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $8,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $85 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Donnelly College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Donnelly College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Donnelly 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 358 students)
CalArts vs. Donnelly College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Donnelly College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 559.4% more expensive to attend than Donnelly College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 559.4% higher at CalArts than Donnelly College ($54,440.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Donnelly College than CalArts ($18,283 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Donnelly College are 17.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,600 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Donnelly College than California Institute of the Arts (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 116.7% larger than aid received Donnelly College ($20,474 vs. $9,447)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Donnelly College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Donnelly College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Donnelly College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Donnelly 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 Donnelly College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $24,600 more per year than Donnelly College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $25,800)
- Donnelly College students graduate with a $20,200 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($8,300 vs. $28,500)
- Donnelly College graduates are paying $209 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($85 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/