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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 | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | McMurry | ||
| 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 McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 548 students)
CalArts vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or McMurry?
- California Institute of the Arts is 96.3% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at CalArts than MacMurray College ($54,440.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 26.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,810 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than MacMurray College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or CalArts .
CalArts vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or McMurry? 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 McMurry and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than MacMurray College (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $12,200 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- McMurry graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/