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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 | Northland International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | NBBC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dunbar, Wisconsin | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ni.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | NBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $5,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | NBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 86 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 84 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 92.9% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | NBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | NBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| 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 | NBBC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 62% | NaN | ||
| 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 | NBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | NBBC | ||
| 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 NBBC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 0 students)
CalArts vs. NBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or NBBC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 343% more expensive to attend than NBBC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343% higher at CalArts than Northland International University ($54,440.00 vs. $12,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland International University than CalArts ($15,159 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland International University are 107.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($5,990 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland International University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 123.5% larger than aid received Northland International University ($20,474 vs. $9,161)
CalArts vs. NBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or NBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NBBC or CalArts .
- NBBC has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. NBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or NBBC? 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 NBBC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Northland International University (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/