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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 UCO-Central RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | MACU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 91% |
Admission |
CalArts | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $283 |
Diversity |
CalArts | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or MACU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 209.9% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.9% higher at CalArts than Mid America Christian University ($54,440.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than CalArts ($16,105 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 44.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,632 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than California Institute of the Arts (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 57.9% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($20,474 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or MACU? 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 MACU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mid America Christian University (65% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,400 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,000)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $1,062 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,438 vs. $28,500)
- MACU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($283 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/