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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 | Marymount California University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.09 | ||
| 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 | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Marymount | ||
| 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 Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 514 students)
CalArts vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Marymount?
- California Institute of the Arts is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at CalArts than Marymount California University ($54,440.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 28.5% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($12,446 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Marymount California University (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Marymount? 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 Marymount and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $9,000 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Marymount graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/