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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 | Grace Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $240 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Grace Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,031 students)
CalArts vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Grace Bible College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 308.7% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.7% higher at CalArts than Grace Bible College ($54,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than CalArts ($12,988 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 41% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,830 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than California Institute of the Arts (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 98.3% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($20,474 vs. $10,323)
CalArts vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or CalArts .
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Grace Bible College (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $22,100 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $5,253 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,247 vs. $28,500)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($240 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/