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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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College UCLA NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Southern California Institute of Technology| California Institute of the Arts | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 93% |
Admission |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $331 |
Diversity |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,093 students)
CalArts vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or JCSU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 211.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.5% higher at CalArts than Johnson C Smith University ($54,440.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CalArts ($20,045 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 75.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,100 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than California Institute of the Arts (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 58.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($20,474 vs. $12,911)
CalArts vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CalArts .
- JCSU has a higher acceptance rate (25.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or JCSU? 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 JCSU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Johnson C Smith University (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,300)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,050)
- CalArts graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($294 vs. $331)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/