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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 Roosevelt University UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Robert Morris University Illinois | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| 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 | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $253 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Robert Morris | ||
| 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
- Robert Morris University Illinois is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Robert Morris ?
- California Institute of the Arts is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at CalArts than Robert Morris University Illinois ($54,440.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 12.2% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($12,446 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Robert Morris University Illinois (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Robert Morris ? 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 Robert Morris and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than California Institute of the Arts (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,800 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,500)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($253 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/