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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 | Southern California Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | socalsem.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,871 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,871 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,397 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
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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 | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Southern California Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Southern California Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 153 students)
CalArts vs. Southern California Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Southern California Seminary?
- California Institute of the Arts is 222.7% more expensive to attend than Southern California Seminary for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.7% higher at CalArts than Southern California Seminary ($54,440.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 15.7% lower than costs at Southern California Seminary ($12,446 vs. $14,397)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Southern California Seminary (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Southern California Seminary ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Southern California Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Seminary or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Southern California Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Southern California Seminary? 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 Southern California Seminary and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Southern California Seminary (65% vs. 33%)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Seminary students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/