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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 Berklee School of Music RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Longy School of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Longy | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | longy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Longy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $49,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $49,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $31,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Longy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Longy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Longy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $270 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Longy | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 56% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Longy | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Longy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Longy based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 315 students)
CalArts vs. Longy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Longy?
- California Institute of the Arts is 10% more expensive to attend than Longy for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at CalArts than Longy School of Music ($54,440.00 vs. $49,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longy School of Music than CalArts ($30,524 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longy School of Music are 3.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longy School of Music than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longy School of Music students is 55.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($31,776 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Longy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Longy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longy or CalArts .
- Longy has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Longy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Longy? 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 Longy and CalArts.
- Longy School of Music students graduate with a $2,306 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,500)
- Longy graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($270 vs. $294)
- More Longy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/