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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Trine University Otis College of Art and Design IPFW UCLA Purdue North Central Southern California Institute of Technology Gannon University SCAD| California Institute of the Arts | Indiana Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.03 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $277 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Indiana Tech?
- California Institute of the Arts is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at CalArts than Indiana Institute of Technology ($54,440.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than CalArts ($22,179 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 14.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,854 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 3.3% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($20,474 vs. $19,813)
CalArts vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or CalArts .
- Indiana Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (65% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,800 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,600)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,638 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,862 vs. $28,500)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($277 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/