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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 | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | New Orleans, Louisiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | nobts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $9,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $6,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,898 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $3,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 42% |
Admission |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
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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 | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | NOBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,855 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. NOBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or NOBTS?
- California Institute of the Arts is 453.3% more expensive to attend than NOBTS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 453.3% higher at CalArts than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($54,440.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary than CalArts ($13,898 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary are 84.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($6,740 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (59% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 441.4% larger than aid received New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,474 vs. $3,782)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or NOBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NOBTS or CalArts .
CalArts vs. NOBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or NOBTS? 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 NOBTS and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/