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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 | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $19,268 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $19,268 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $29,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $6,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 16 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 19.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $214 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 100% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 263 students)
CalArts vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Goddard College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 191% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $19,268.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191% higher at CalArts than Goddard College ($56,074.00 vs. $19,268.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than CalArts ($29,344 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 510.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($2,100 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Goddard College (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 219% larger than aid received Goddard College ($22,071 vs. $6,919)
CalArts vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (26%) than Goddard College (19.5%)
CalArts vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,750 vs. $28,500)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($214 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/