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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 Endicott College USC| California Institute of the Arts | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Rivier College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at CalArts than Rivier College ($54,440.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than CalArts ($28,983 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 15.4% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,446 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 5.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,554 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or CalArts .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Rivier 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 Rivier College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Rivier College (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,000 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $3,045 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,455 vs. $28,500)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/