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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 | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $293 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 35 students)
CalArts vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Shorter-CAPP?
- California Institute of the Arts is 481.6% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 481.6% higher at CalArts than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($54,440.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than CalArts ($19,526 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 43.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,655 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 300.7% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($20,474 vs. $5,109)
CalArts vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or CalArts .
- Shorter-CAPP has a higher acceptance rate (33.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (65% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,100 more per year than Shorter-CAPP graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,300)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($28,418 vs. $28,500)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($293 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/