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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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 31.8%Open | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 237 students)
CalArts vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- California Institute of the Arts is 240.1% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.1% higher at CalArts than Simmons College of Kentucky ($54,440.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than CalArts ($18,831 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 53% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,136 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 10.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,629 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or CalArts .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/