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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard GWU Catawba College Wingate University Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Limestone University BAC Guilford College| California Institute of the Arts | Lenoir Rhyne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,354 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Lenoir-Rhyne University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at CalArts than Lenoir Rhyne University ($54,440.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than CalArts ($21,843 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 3.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,446 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 74.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($35,641 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or CalArts .
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,400 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/