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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 | Fairfax University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 43 students)
CalArts vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Fairfax University of America?
- California Institute of the Arts is 437.5% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.5% higher at CalArts than Fairfax University of America ($54,440.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 81.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($6,860 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Fairfax University of America (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($20,474 vs. $0)
CalArts vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (24.8%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
CalArts vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/