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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 Coe College Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Mount Mercy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $230 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Mount Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mount Mercy College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at CalArts than Mount Mercy University ($54,440.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than CalArts ($24,078 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 17% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,636 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 33.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($27,288 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mount Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mercy College or CalArts .
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Mount Mercy 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 Mercy College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mount Mercy University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,500 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,250 vs. $28,500)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($230 vs. $294)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/