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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 | Gallaudet University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $17,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $17,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $14,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $24,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 76% |
Admission |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 425 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 259 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/933 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $171 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 96% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Gallaudet University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Gallaudet University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 229.5% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at CalArts than Gallaudet University ($56,074.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than CalArts ($15,025 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 16.2% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($12,820 vs. $14,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Gallaudet University (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 10.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,446 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Gallaudet University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or CalArts .
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Gallaudet University (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $11,959 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,541 vs. $28,500)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($171 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/