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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 Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $206 |
Diversity |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,261 students)
CalArts vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 236% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236% higher at CalArts than Mercy College of Ohio ($54,440.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than CalArts ($14,564 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 75.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,108 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than California Institute of the Arts (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 68.7% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($20,474 vs. $12,134)
CalArts vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or CalArts .
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (65% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,900 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($206 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/