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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 | Emmaus Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1060 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $160 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 197 students)
CalArts vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Emmaus Bible College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 180.4% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.4% higher at CalArts than Emmaus Bible College ($56,074.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than CalArts ($14,393 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 38.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,250 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 35.6% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($22,071 vs. $16,274)
CalArts vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or CalArts .
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Emmaus Bible College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,700 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $12,991 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,509 vs. $28,500)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($160 vs. $294)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/