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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 | Lakeland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Lakeland University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at CalArts than Lakeland University ($54,440.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than CalArts ($21,611 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 15.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,778 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than California Institute of the Arts (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 16.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,855 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or CalArts .
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Lakeland 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 Lakeland University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Lakeland University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,000)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $3,042 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,458 vs. $28,500)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/