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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 | Johnson University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | FCC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $18,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $18,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $8,943 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $21,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 76% |
Admission |
CalArts | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 840/1020 | |||
| 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 | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $221 |
Diversity |
CalArts | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
CalArts | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | FCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 136 students)
CalArts vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or FCC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 204.3% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $18,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.3% higher at CalArts than Johnson University Florida ($56,074.00 vs. $18,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than CalArts ($21,149 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 43.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,943 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Johnson University Florida (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 169.8% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($22,071 vs. $8,180)
CalArts vs. FCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (26%) than FCC (23.3%)
CalArts vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or FCC? 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 FCC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Johnson University Florida (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,300 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $7,120 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,380 vs. $28,500)
- FCC graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($221 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FCC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/