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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 | Minerva University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $16,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $18,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 64% |
Admission |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 9,856 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 3.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 656 students)
CalArts vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Minerva?
- California Institute of the Arts is 199.9% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at CalArts than Minerva University ($56,074.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than CalArts ($16,556 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 4.1% lower than costs at Minerva University ($12,820 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Minerva University (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 20% larger than aid received Minerva University ($22,071 vs. $18,394)
CalArts vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (26%) than Minerva (3.6%)
CalArts vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Minerva? 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 Minerva and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/