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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard UCLA Laguna College of Art and Design Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC Cal State Fullerton| California Institute of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | otis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $51,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $51,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $49,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $22,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 2,459 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | |||
| 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 | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Otis College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,284 students)
CalArts vs. Otis College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Otis College of Art and Design?
- California Institute of the Arts is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Otis College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $51,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at CalArts than Otis College of Art and Design ($56,074.00 vs. $51,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otis College of Art and Design than CalArts ($49,440 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 34.6% lower than costs at Otis College of Art and Design ($12,820 vs. $17,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otis College of Art and Design than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otis College of Art and Design students is 2.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,699 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Otis College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Otis College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otis College of Art and Design or CalArts .
- Otis College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Otis College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Otis College of Art and Design? 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 Otis College of Art and Design and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Otis College of Art and Design (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $700 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $50,400)
- Otis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Otis College of Art and Design graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Otis College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/