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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard McDaniel College Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Salisbury SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Hood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Hood | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Hood | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Hood?
- California Institute of the Arts is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at CalArts than Hood College ($54,440.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than CalArts ($23,624 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 9.3% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,446 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 66.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($34,047 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or CalArts .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Hood? 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 Hood and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than California Institute of the Arts (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,100 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,300)
- Hood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Hood graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/