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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard The Boston Conservatory Berklee School of Music Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Bard College Manhattan School of Music| California Institute of the Arts | The New England Conservatory of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | necmusic.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $54,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $54,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $18,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $53,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $22,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 815 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 306 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 37.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
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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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $299 |
Diversity |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 98% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| 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 New England Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 796 students)
CalArts vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or The New England Conservatory of Music?
- California Institute of the Arts is 0.4% more expensive to attend than The New England Conservatory of Music for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $54,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at CalArts than The New England Conservatory of Music ($54,440.00 vs. $54,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The New England Conservatory of Music than CalArts ($53,162 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 48.8% lower than costs at The New England Conservatory of Music ($12,446 vs. $18,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New England Conservatory of Music than California Institute of the Arts (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New England Conservatory of Music students is 7.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,068 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or The New England Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New England Conservatory of Music or CalArts .
- The New England Conservatory of Music has a higher acceptance rate (37.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or The New England Conservatory of Music? 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 New England Conservatory of Music and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is higher than California Institute of the Arts (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,900 more per year than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,500)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($294 vs. $299)
- More The New England Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/