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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 | Ranken Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 69% |
Admission |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
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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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $142 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ranken Technical College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,671 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Ranken Technical College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 246.3% more expensive to attend than Ranken Technical College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.3% higher at CalArts than Ranken Technical College ($54,440.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranken Technical College than CalArts ($15,437 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 52.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,150 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ranken Technical College than California Institute of the Arts (69% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 81.7% larger than aid received Ranken Technical College ($20,474 vs. $11,268)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $400 more per year than Ranken Technical College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $50,000)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($13,750 vs. $28,500)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($142 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranken Technical College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/