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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Stevenson University TU Hood Otis College of Art and Design Mount St. Mary's University UMBC Maryland UCLA| California Institute of the Arts | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | McDaniel College | ||
| 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or McDaniel College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 16.3% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at CalArts than McDaniel College ($54,440.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than CalArts ($23,733 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 1.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,302 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 89.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($38,848 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or CalArts .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $3,000 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $50,400)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/