Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Marlboro College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Marlboro, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | marlboro.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $26,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 4:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 84% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Marlboro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 142 students)
CalArts vs. Marlboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Marlboro College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 105.4% more expensive to attend than Marlboro College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at CalArts than Marlboro College ($54,440.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 1.2% lower than costs at Marlboro College ($12,446 vs. $12,595)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Marlboro College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Marlboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marlboro College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Marlboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Marlboro 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 Marlboro College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Marlboro College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $19,000 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,400)
- Marlboro College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Marlboro College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Marlboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/