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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 Dean College Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Curry College RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Mitchell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | New London, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mitchell.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,006 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $30,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $266 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Mitchell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 539 students)
CalArts vs. Mitchell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mitchell College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at CalArts than Mitchell College ($54,440.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mitchell College than CalArts ($30,365 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 18.9% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($12,446 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mitchell College students is 5.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,641 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Mitchell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mitchell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mitchell College or CalArts .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mitchell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Mitchell 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 Mitchell College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mitchell College (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,500 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,500)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($266 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/