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Overview |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at CalArts than Gustavus Adolphus College ($54,440.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gustavus Adolphus College than CalArts ($30,297 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 13% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,010 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than California Institute of the Arts (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 60.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($32,808 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or CalArts .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $5,900 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,400)
- Gustavus Adolphus College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/