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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 | Saint Mary of the Woods College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,147 students)
CalArts vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at CalArts than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($54,440.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than CalArts ($17,358 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 9.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,350 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 29.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,438 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or CalArts .
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Saint Mary of the Woods College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,100 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,999 vs. $28,500)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/