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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Otis College of Art and Design Manhattan School of Music UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD San Francisco Conservatory of Music| California Institute of the Arts | The Boston Conservatory | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 74% |
Admission |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 32.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 24% |
Students |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| 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 The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 798 students)
CalArts vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or The Boston Conservatory?
- California Institute of the Arts is 31% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at CalArts than The Boston Conservatory ($54,440.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Boston Conservatory than CalArts ($42,649 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 38.5% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($12,446 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Boston Conservatory than California Institute of the Arts (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 17.2% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($20,474 vs. $17,474)
CalArts vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or CalArts .
- The Boston Conservatory has a higher acceptance rate (45.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than The Boston Conservatory (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,700 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,700)
- The Boston Conservatory students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- The Boston Conservatory graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/