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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 Lamar University| California Institute of the Arts | North American College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | North American College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 827 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | northamerican.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | North American College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $11,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $11,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
CalArts | North American College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | North American College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | North American College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | North American College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | North American College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | North American 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than North American College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 827 students)
CalArts vs. North American College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or North American College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 365.3% more expensive to attend than North American College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365.3% higher at CalArts than North American College ($54,440.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North American College than CalArts ($13,978 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North American College are 48.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,360 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North American College than California Institute of the Arts (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 122.5% larger than aid received North American College ($20,474 vs. $9,202)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or North American College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North American College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. North American College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or North American 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 North American College and CalArts.
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North American College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/