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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 Lander University UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Barton College Wingate University SCAD RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Newberry College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 107.7% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at CalArts than Newberry College ($56,074.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than CalArts ($20,941 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 0.2% lower than costs at Newberry College ($12,820 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 5.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,249 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or CalArts .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Newberry College? 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 Newberry College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Newberry College (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,700 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Newberry College 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 Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/