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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard GCU Otis College of Art and Design West Coast University-Orange County UCLA Azusa Pacific Online University Southern California Institute of Technology California State University-Northridge University of Phoenix-Online Campus| California Institute of the Arts | National University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | National University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 18,631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | nu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | National University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $30,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $5,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 91% |
Admission |
CalArts | National University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| 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 | National University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | National University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,642 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $296 |
Diversity |
CalArts | National University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | National University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | National University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (18,631 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. National University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or National University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 308.7% more expensive to attend than National University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.7% higher at CalArts than National University ($54,440.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National University than CalArts ($30,527 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 42.9% lower than costs at National University ($12,446 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National University than California Institute of the Arts (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 245.1% larger than aid received National University ($20,474 vs. $5,932)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or National University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National University or CalArts .
CalArts vs. National University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or National 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 National University and CalArts.
- Graduates from National University earn on average $7,500 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $142 lower median federal student loan debt than National University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $28,642)
- CalArts graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than National University graduates. ($294 vs. $296)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/