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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 Georgetown College UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology UVa-Wise SCAD RISD Emory and Henry College| California Institute of the Arts | St. Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $232 |
Diversity |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 809 students)
CalArts vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or St. Andrews University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 90.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at CalArts than St. Andrews University ($54,440.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than CalArts ($31,864 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 8.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,480 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 20.3% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($20,474 vs. $17,026)
CalArts vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or CalArts .
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than St. Andrews University (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,000 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,500)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($232 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/