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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 | Santa Barbara Business College Ventura | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Ventura, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sbbcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $39,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 77% |
Admission |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
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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 | SBBCollege | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $225 |
Diversity |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 62% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SBBCollege | ||
| 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 SBBCollege based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 333 students)
CalArts vs. SBBCollege Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SBBCollege?
- California Institute of the Arts is 262.2% more expensive to attend than SBBCollege for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.2% higher at CalArts than Santa Barbara Business College Ventura ($54,440.00 vs. $15,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Barbara Business College Ventura than CalArts ($39,416 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara Business College Ventura are 56.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,950 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Barbara Business College Ventura than California Institute of the Arts (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 149% larger than aid received Santa Barbara Business College Ventura ($20,474 vs. $8,224)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SBBCollege? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBBCollege or CalArts .
CalArts vs. SBBCollege Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SBBCollege? 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 SBBCollege and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,700 more per year than SBBCollege graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,700)
- Santa Barbara Business College Ventura students graduate with a $6,681 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,819 vs. $28,500)
- SBBCollege graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($225 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBBCollege students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/