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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 | Huston Tillotson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,025 students)
CalArts vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Huston-Tillotson University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 333.1% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.1% higher at CalArts than Huston Tillotson University ($54,440.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huston Tillotson University than CalArts ($21,069 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 47.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,449 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than California Institute of the Arts (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 359.3% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($20,474 vs. $4,458)
CalArts vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or CalArts .
- Huston-Tillotson University has a higher acceptance rate (51.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Huston Tillotson University (65% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,400 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,000)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/