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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 | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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 | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $193 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samuel Merritt University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Samuel Merritt University?
- California Institute of the Arts is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CalArts than Samuel Merritt University ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Samuel Merritt University (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Samuel Merritt University? 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 Samuel Merritt University and CalArts.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $60,300 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $50,400)
- Samuel Merritt University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,500)
- Samuel Merritt University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($193 vs. $294)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/