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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 | Lincoln College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | lincolncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $124 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Lincoln College | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 888 students)
CalArts vs. Lincoln College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Lincoln College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 191.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.1% higher at CalArts than Lincoln College ($54,440.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 48.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,400 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Lincoln College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Lincoln College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Lincoln College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Lincoln 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 Lincoln College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,600 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,500)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($124 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/