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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 Notre Dame College UCLA Stevenson University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ndm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,680 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Notre Dame of Maryland University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at CalArts than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($54,440.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame of Maryland University than CalArts ($22,675 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 4% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($12,446 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 67.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($34,267 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Notre Dame of Maryland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame of Maryland University or CalArts .
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Notre Dame of Maryland 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $2,300 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,400)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/