Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA WSU Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Friends University RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Newman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | newmanu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,454 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $197 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Newman University | ||
| 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
- Newman University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Newman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Newman University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 68% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at CalArts than Newman University ($54,440.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than CalArts ($18,792 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 29.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,644 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 26.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,823 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Newman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Newman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newman University or CalArts .
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Newman 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 Newman University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Newman University (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,000 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $9,378 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,122 vs. $28,500)
- Newman University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($197 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University 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/