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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 Lindenwood University SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Fontbonne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 880 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Fontbonne University | ||
| 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 944 students)
CalArts vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Fontbonne University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 94.5% more expensive to attend than Fontbonne University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at CalArts than Fontbonne University ($54,440.00 vs. $27,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fontbonne University than CalArts ($20,732 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fontbonne University are 14.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,856 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 8.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,284 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or CalArts .
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Fontbonne University? 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 Fontbonne University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Fontbonne University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,000 more per year than Fontbonne University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,400)
- Fontbonne University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Fontbonne University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/