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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 | Mount Marty College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Mount Marty College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,252 students)
CalArts vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mount Marty College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 88.4% more expensive to attend than Mount Marty College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at CalArts than Mount Marty College ($54,440.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Marty College than CalArts ($21,476 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Marty College are 40.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,850 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Marty College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Marty College students is 16.6% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,877 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or CalArts .
- Mount Marty College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Mount Marty 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 Mount Marty College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mount Marty College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,500 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,900)
- Mount Marty College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Mount Marty College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Mount Marty College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/