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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 West Coast University-Ontario Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Platt College Ontario | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Platt College-Ontario | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Ontario, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 442 | ||
| 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-Ontario | ||
| 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 | $24,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $7,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
CalArts | Platt College-Ontario | ||
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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-Ontario | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Platt College-Ontario | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| 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-Ontario | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Platt College-Ontario | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Platt College-Ontario | ||
| 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-Ontario based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 442 students)
CalArts vs. Platt College-Ontario Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Platt College-Ontario?
- California Institute of the Arts is 275% more expensive to attend than Platt College-Ontario for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275% higher at CalArts than Platt College Ontario ($54,440.00 vs. $14,519.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Platt College Ontario than CalArts ($24,873 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 Ontario ($12,446 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Platt College Ontario than California Institute of the Arts (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 164.8% larger than aid received Platt College Ontario ($20,474 vs. $7,731)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Platt College-Ontario? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Platt College-Ontario or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Platt College-Ontario Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Platt College-Ontario? 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-Ontario and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Platt College Ontario (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,700 more per year than Platt College-Ontario graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,700)
- Platt College Ontario students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,500)
- Platt College-Ontario 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-Ontario 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/