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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 Franklin College of Indiana Southern California Institute of Technology BSU SCAD RISD Lincoln University of Missouri| California Institute of the Arts | Manchester University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Manchester University | ||
| 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 Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,217 students)
CalArts vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Manchester University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at CalArts than Manchester University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than CalArts ($18,024 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 16.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,694 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 39.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,535 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or CalArts .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Manchester University? 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 Manchester University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Manchester University (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,100)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Manchester University 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/