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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design CSN Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology UNLV SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | NSC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 91% |
Admission |
CalArts | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $236 |
Diversity |
CalArts | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or NSC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 880.9% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.2% higher at CalArts than Nevada State College ($54,440.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than CalArts ($16,624 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 14.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,830 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than California Institute of the Arts (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 205.8% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($20,474 vs. $6,696)
CalArts vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or CalArts .
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or NSC? 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 NSC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Nevada State College (65% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $5,580 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,920 vs. $28,500)
- NSC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($236 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/