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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 | Naropa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Boulder, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | naropa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $24,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 89% |
Admission |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 94 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 94 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $274 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Naropa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,065 students)
CalArts vs. Naropa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Naropa University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at CalArts than Naropa University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than CalArts ($28,145 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 16.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,696 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Naropa University than California Institute of the Arts (89% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Naropa University students is 17.9% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,146 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Naropa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Naropa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Naropa University or CalArts .
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Naropa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Naropa University? 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 Naropa University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Naropa University (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $24,600 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $25,800)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,500)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($274 vs. $294)
- More Naropa University 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/