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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 UCO-Central Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA MACU| California Institute of the Arts | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SNU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | SNU | ||
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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 | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $193 |
Diversity |
CalArts | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SNU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 101.6% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at CalArts than Southern Nazarene University ($54,440.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than CalArts ($22,098 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 57.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,900 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 2.6% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($20,474 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SNU? 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 SNU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Southern Nazarene University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $2,400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $50,400)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,500)
- SNU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($193 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/