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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Marywood Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Wilkes YCP Southern California Institute of Technology Arcadia SCAD| California Institute of the Arts | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Misericordia University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 54% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at CalArts than Misericordia University ($56,074.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than CalArts ($25,090 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 20.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,820 vs. $15,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 16.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,624 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or CalArts .
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Misericordia University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,400)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/