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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 Rose-Hulman SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 75% |
Admission |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $299 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 832 students)
CalArts vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Kettering College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 271.2% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.2% higher at CalArts than Kettering College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than CalArts ($16,398 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 45.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,538 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering College than California Institute of the Arts (75% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 79.6% larger than aid received Kettering College ($20,474 vs. $11,401)
CalArts vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or CalArts .
- Kettering College has a higher acceptance rate (34.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Kettering College? 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 Kettering College and CalArts.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $6,700 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $477 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $28,977)
- CalArts graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($294 vs. $299)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/