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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 | Great Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 35 students)
CalArts vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Great Northern University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 229.9% more expensive to attend than Great Northern University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.9% higher at CalArts than Great Northern University ($54,440.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Northern University than CalArts ($27,410 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 7.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,565 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Northern 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 477.5% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($20,474 vs. $3,545)
CalArts vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or CalArts .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/