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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 | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $183 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 253 students)
CalArts vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Hiwassee College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 194.5% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.5% higher at CalArts than Hiwassee College ($54,440.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 55.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,987 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Hiwassee College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,400 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,500)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($183 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/