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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 | King's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | King's University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Van Nuys, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | kingsuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | King's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,717 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $4,828 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 90% |
Admission |
CalArts | King's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 16 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 15 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | King's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | King's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | King's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | King's University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | King's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than King's University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 532 students)
CalArts vs. King's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or King's University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 367.7% more expensive to attend than King's University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 367.7% higher at CalArts than King's University ($54,440.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's University than CalArts ($22,507 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's University are 6.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,717 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's University than California Institute of the Arts (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 324.1% larger than aid received King's University ($20,474 vs. $4,828)
CalArts vs. King's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or King's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King's University or CalArts .
- King's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. King's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or King's 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 King's University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than King's University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,400 more per year than King's University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,000)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King's University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/