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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 | Oregon College of Art and Craft | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $281 |
Diversity |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 137 students)
CalArts vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or OCAC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 64.2% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at CalArts than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($54,440.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 24.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Oregon College of Art and Craft (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or OCAC? 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 OCAC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,400 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,000)
- Oregon College of Art and Craft students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,250 vs. $28,500)
- OCAC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($281 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC 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/