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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Pomona Claremont McKenna Otis College of Art and Design Scripps College UCLA Bates Oxy HMC| California Institute of the Arts | Pitzer College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | pitzer.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $60,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $60,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $19,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $39,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $39,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 34% |
Admission |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 48% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
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| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $15,895 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $164 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Pitzer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,212 students)
CalArts vs. Pitzer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Pitzer?
- Pitzer College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Pitzer than California Institute of the Arts ($60,282.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pitzer College than CalArts ($39,809 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 59.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($12,446 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Pitzer College (59% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 93.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($39,594 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Pitzer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Pitzer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitzer or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (24.8%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
CalArts vs. Pitzer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Pitzer? 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 Pitzer and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than California Institute of the Arts (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $800 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $12,605 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,895 vs. $28,500)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($164 vs. $294)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/