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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 Ohio State University-Newark Campus RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Ohio Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | ODU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $301 |
Diversity |
CalArts | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,276 students)
CalArts vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or ODU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 66.1% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at CalArts than Ohio Dominican University ($54,440.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than CalArts ($21,881 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,850 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 15.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,646 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or CalArts .
- ODU has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or ODU? 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 ODU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Ohio Dominican University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,700 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,700)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,125)
- CalArts graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($294 vs. $301)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/