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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 Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SVC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 26% |
Students |
CalArts | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 351 students)
CalArts vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SVC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 115.7% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at CalArts than Southern Vermont College ($54,440.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 13.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Southern Vermont College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SVC? 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 SVC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Southern Vermont College (65% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,800 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,600)
- Southern Vermont College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- SVC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/