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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 | Paine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $17,048 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $10,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 6.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $369 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 344 students)
CalArts vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Paine College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 341.3% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.3% higher at CalArts than Paine College ($56,074.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than CalArts ($17,048 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 70.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,512 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 113.9% larger than aid received Paine College ($22,071 vs. $10,316)
CalArts vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or CalArts .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Paine 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 Paine College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Paine College (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $22,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $28,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $35,750)
- CalArts graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($294 vs. $369)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/