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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 Manhattan School of Music SCAD The Boston Conservatory RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 437 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sfcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $51,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $51,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $45,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $30,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 392 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 | Dec 7, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $271 |
Diversity |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 437 students)
CalArts vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or San Francisco Conservatory of Music?
- California Institute of the Arts is 6.1% more expensive to attend than San Francisco Conservatory of Music for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at CalArts than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($54,440.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than CalArts ($45,726 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 59.9% lower than costs at San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($12,446 vs. $19,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Conservatory of Music students is 48.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($30,328 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Conservatory of Music or CalArts .
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music has a higher acceptance rate (41.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is higher than California Institute of the Arts (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,200 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,200)
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,500)
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($271 vs. $294)
- More San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/