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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 | The Sage Colleges | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sage.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,543 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $27,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $240 |
Diversity |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | The Sage Colleges | ||
| 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. The Sage Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or The Sage Colleges?
- California Institute of the Arts is 60.8% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at CalArts than The Sage Colleges ($54,440.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Sage Colleges than CalArts ($22,456 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 8.8% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($12,446 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 36.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($27,982 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. The Sage Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or The Sage Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Sage Colleges or CalArts .
- The Sage Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. The Sage Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or The Sage Colleges? 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 Sage Colleges and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than The Sage Colleges (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $7,300 more per year than The Sage Colleges graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,500)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($240 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Sage Colleges students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/