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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 | Pacific Oaks College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $216 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,068 students)
CalArts vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Pacific Oaks College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 374.1% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.1% higher at CalArts than Pacific Oaks College ($54,440.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 48.9% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($12,446 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Pacific Oaks College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($20,474 vs. $0)
CalArts vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or CalArts .
- Pacific Oaks College has a higher acceptance rate (39.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Pacific Oaks College? 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 Pacific Oaks College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,300 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $7,533 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,967 vs. $28,500)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($216 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/