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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 Vanguard University of Southern California Southern California Institute of Technology California Baptist University SCAD PUC RISD| California Institute of the Arts | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| 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 | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $310 |
Diversity |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | La Sierra University | ||
| 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or La Sierra University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 60.5% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at CalArts than La Sierra University ($54,440.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than CalArts ($25,076 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 9.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,325 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 6.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,867 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or CalArts .
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or La Sierra 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 La Sierra University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than La Sierra University (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $30,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($294 vs. $310)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/