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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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC| California Institute of the Arts | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | TC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 61% |
Admission |
CalArts | TC | ||
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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 | - | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $320 |
Diversity |
CalArts | TC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 642 students)
CalArts vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or TC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 563.3% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 563.3% higher at CalArts than Texas College ($54,440.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than CalArts ($11,174 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 48.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,400 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas College than California Institute of the Arts (61% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 99.5% larger than aid received Texas College ($20,474 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or TC? 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 TC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Texas College (65% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $22,600 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $27,800)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($294 vs. $320)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/