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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 | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $230 |
Diversity |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 394 students)
CalArts vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or FWBBC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 169.9% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.9% higher at CalArts than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($54,440.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than CalArts ($18,966 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 52.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,170 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 49.1% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($20,474 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,900 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $6,230 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,270 vs. $28,500)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($230 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/