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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 University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $183 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Grace University | ||
| 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 Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 298 students)
CalArts vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Grace University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at CalArts than Grace University ($54,440.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than CalArts ($19,798 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 69.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,324 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 56.5% larger than aid received Grace University ($20,474 vs. $13,079)
CalArts vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or CalArts .
- Grace University has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Grace 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 University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Grace University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,100 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,500)
- Grace University graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($183 vs. $294)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/