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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 Bennington UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Clark University Smith College SCAD Bard College| California Institute of the Arts | Hampshire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $243 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 508 students)
CalArts vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Hampshire College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at CalArts than Hampshire College ($54,440.00 vs. $52,714.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than CalArts ($24,087 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 16% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,446 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 119% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($44,835 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or CalArts .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Hampshire College (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $4,969 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,531 vs. $28,500)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($243 vs. $294)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/