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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 | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 50% | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $225 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 16% |
Students |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 255 students)
CalArts vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Northwood University-Texas?
- California Institute of the Arts is 433.7% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.7% higher at CalArts than Northwood University Texas ($54,440.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than CalArts ($14,456 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 41.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,784 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 44.6% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($20,474 vs. $14,160)
CalArts vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or CalArts .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Northwood University Texas (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $100 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $50,400)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $6,725 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,775 vs. $28,500)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($225 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/