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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 | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 85% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 436 students)
CalArts vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Maine College of Art?
- California Institute of the Arts is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at CalArts than Maine College of Art ($54,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than CalArts ($35,395 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 16% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,446 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 1.2% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($20,474 vs. $20,227)
CalArts vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or CalArts .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Maine College of Art (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,800 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,600)
- Maine College of Art students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Maine College of Art graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/