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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 Briar Cliff University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Morningside College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,249 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | morningside.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,947 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Morningside College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Morningside College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Morningside College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at CalArts than Morningside College ($54,440.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than CalArts ($23,947 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 16.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,720 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 22.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,011 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Morningside College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Morningside College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morningside College or CalArts .
- Morningside College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Morningside College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Morningside 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 Morningside College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Morningside College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,100 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,300)
- Morningside College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Morningside College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/