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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 | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SCU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
CalArts | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 425 students)
CalArts vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SCU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 219.5% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.5% higher at CalArts than Southwestern Christian University ($54,440.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian University than CalArts ($19,713 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 32.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,400 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian University than California Institute of the Arts (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 85.4% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($20,474 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or CalArts .
CalArts vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SCU? 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 SCU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Southwestern Christian University (65% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $23,000 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $27,400)
- Southwestern Christian University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- SCU 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 SCU 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/