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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 CBU Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | MCA | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $341 |
Diversity |
CalArts | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 116 students)
CalArts vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or MCA?
- California Institute of the Arts is 68% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at CalArts than Memphis College of Art ($54,440.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 40% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,890 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Memphis College of Art (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or CalArts .
CalArts vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or MCA? 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 MCA and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Memphis College of Art (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,500 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $29,900)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($28,500 vs. $33,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($294 vs. $341)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/