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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 DePaul Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SHMS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 338 students)
CalArts vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SHMS?
- California Institute of the Arts is 145.7% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at CalArts than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($54,440.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 6.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,665 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($20,474 vs. $0)
CalArts vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or CalArts .
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SHMS? 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 SHMS and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/