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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 San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 69 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | platt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $15,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $4,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 69% |
Admission |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
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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-San Diego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,145 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $259 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Platt College-San Diego | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Platt College-San Diego based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 69 students)
CalArts vs. Platt College-San Diego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Platt College-San Diego?
- California Institute of the Arts is 258.2% more expensive to attend than Platt College-San Diego for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.2% higher at CalArts than Platt College San Diego ($54,440.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Platt College San Diego than CalArts ($29,641 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 27% lower than costs at Platt College San Diego ($12,446 vs. $15,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Platt College San Diego than California Institute of the Arts (69% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 398.9% larger than aid received Platt College San Diego ($20,474 vs. $4,104)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Platt College-San Diego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Platt College-San Diego or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Platt College-San Diego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Platt College-San Diego? 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-San Diego and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,200 more per year than Platt College-San Diego graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,200)
- Platt College San Diego students graduate with a $3,355 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,145 vs. $28,500)
- Platt College-San Diego graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($259 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Platt College-San Diego students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/