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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 | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,105 students)
CalArts vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Milligan?
- California Institute of the Arts is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at CalArts than Milligan University ($54,440.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than CalArts ($19,865 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 60.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,750 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 40.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,701 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or CalArts .
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Milligan? 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 Milligan and CalArts.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,500)
- Milligan graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More Milligan 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/