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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 | Platt College Los Angeles | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Alhambra, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | plattcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,519 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 85% |
Admission |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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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 | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $217 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Platt College-Los Angeles | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Platt College-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 667 students)
CalArts vs. Platt College-Los Angeles Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Platt College-Los Angeles?
- California Institute of the Arts is 275% more expensive to attend than Platt College-Los Angeles for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275% higher at CalArts than Platt College Los Angeles ($54,440.00 vs. $14,519.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Platt College Los Angeles than CalArts ($29,589 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 11.1% lower than costs at Platt College Los Angeles ($12,446 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Platt College Los Angeles than California Institute of the Arts (85% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 210.8% larger than aid received Platt College Los Angeles ($20,474 vs. $6,587)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Platt College-Los Angeles? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Platt College-Los Angeles or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Platt College-Los Angeles Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Platt College-Los Angeles? 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 Platt College-Los Angeles and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Platt College Los Angeles (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,700 more per year than Platt College-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,700)
- Platt College Los Angeles students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,500)
- Platt College-Los Angeles graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($217 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Platt College-Los Angeles students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/