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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 | Salish Kootenai College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SKC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Pablo, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | skc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SKC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $2,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $10,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $6,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $5,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
CalArts | SKC | ||
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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 |
Academics |
CalArts | SKC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SKC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $12,472 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $128 |
Diversity |
CalArts | SKC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | SKC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SKC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than SKC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 619 students)
CalArts vs. SKC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SKC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 972.5% more expensive to attend than SKC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 430.6% higher at CalArts than Salish Kootenai College ($54,440.00 vs. $10,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salish Kootenai College than CalArts ($6,890 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salish Kootenai College are 77.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,020 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salish Kootenai College than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 244.7% larger than aid received Salish Kootenai College ($20,474 vs. $5,939)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SKC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SKC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. SKC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SKC? 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 SKC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Salish Kootenai College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $21,400 more per year than SKC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $29,000)
- Salish Kootenai College students graduate with a $16,028 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($12,472 vs. $28,500)
- SKC graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($128 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SKC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/