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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 SNC UCLA Clarke University St. Ambrose University Southern California Institute of Technology Cornell College SCAD| California Institute of the Arts | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,319 students)
CalArts vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Loras College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at CalArts than Loras College ($54,440.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than CalArts ($21,886 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 34.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,230 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 24.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,538 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or CalArts .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Loras 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 Loras College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Loras College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,200 more per year than Loras College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,200)
- Loras College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Loras College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/