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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 | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $260 |
Diversity |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | NDNU | ||
| 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 NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 201 students)
CalArts vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or NDNU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 49.9% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at CalArts than Notre Dame de Namur University ($54,440.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 20.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($12,446 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Notre Dame de Namur University (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or NDNU? 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 NDNU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $8,300 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $50,400)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $3,278 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,222 vs. $28,500)
- NDNU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($260 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/