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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 | Kentucky Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $266 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 629 students)
CalArts vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Kentucky Christian University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.7% higher at CalArts than Kentucky Christian University ($54,440.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than CalArts ($22,682 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 38.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,980 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 42.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($20,474 vs. $14,398)
CalArts vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or CalArts .
- Kentucky Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (44.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Kentucky Christian University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,800 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,500)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($266 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/