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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 | Mt Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Monrovia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mtsierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,779 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $42,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $439 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Mt Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Mt Sierra College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 130 students)
CalArts vs. Mt Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mt Sierra College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 282.8% more expensive to attend than Mt Sierra College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.8% higher at CalArts than Mt Sierra College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 10.7% lower than costs at Mt Sierra College ($12,446 vs. $13,779)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Mt Sierra College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Mt Sierra College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mt Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt Sierra College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Mt Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Mt Sierra 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 Mt Sierra College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mt Sierra College (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,700 more per year than Mt Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,700)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $14,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $42,531)
- CalArts graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Mt Sierra College graduates. ($294 vs. $439)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/