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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Berklee School of Music Otis College of Art and Design Manhattan School of Music UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | NEC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or NEC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 35.5% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at CalArts than New England College ($54,440.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than CalArts ($29,512 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 35% lower than costs at New England College ($12,446 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 43% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($29,272 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or CalArts .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or NEC? 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 NEC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than New England College (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,000 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- NEC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/