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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 | Parker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 88% |
Admission |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| 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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $65 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Parker University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,063 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Parker University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 256.7% more expensive to attend than Parker University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.7% higher at CalArts than Parker University ($54,440.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Parker University than CalArts ($24,116 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 6.1% lower than costs at Parker University ($12,446 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than California Institute of the Arts (88% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 179.6% larger than aid received Parker University ($20,474 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Parker University? 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 Parker University and CalArts.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $4,500 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $50,400)
- Parker University students graduate with a $22,135 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($6,365 vs. $28,500)
- Parker University graduates are paying $229 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($65 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/