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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 | Dowling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 88% |
Admission |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 42% |
Students |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dowling College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Dowling College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 87.1% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at CalArts than Dowling College ($54,440.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than CalArts ($22,931 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 15.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,770 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dowling College than California Institute of the Arts (88% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 17.1% larger than aid received Dowling College ($20,474 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Dowling 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 Dowling College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Dowling College (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,400 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,500)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/