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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 Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University | ||
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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 Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University | ||
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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 Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,031 students)
CalArts vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Grace Christian University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 308.7% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.7% higher at CalArts than Grace Christian University ($54,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than CalArts ($12,988 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 41% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,830 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University 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 Christian University ($20,474 vs. $10,323)
CalArts vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or CalArts .
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Grace Christian University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $22,100 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $5,253 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,247 vs. $28,500)
- Grace Christian University 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 Christian University 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/