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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 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 75% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 152 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 46.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $206 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 911 students)
CalArts vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- California Institute of the Arts is 227.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.3% higher at CalArts than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($54,440.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Health Sciences than CalArts ($22,433 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 68% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,410 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Health Sciences than California Institute of the Arts (75% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 116.2% larger than aid received Mercy College of Health Sciences ($20,474 vs. $9,472)
CalArts vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mercy College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy College of Health Sciences or CalArts .
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Mercy College of Health Sciences? 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,000 more per year than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,400)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,500)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($206 vs. $294)
- More Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/