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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 Temple UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA Point Park University| California Institute of the Arts | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | UArts | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,313 students)
CalArts vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or UArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at CalArts than The University of the Arts ($54,440.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than CalArts ($42,467 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 44.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,446 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 24.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,460 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or CalArts .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or UArts? 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 UArts and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than The University of the Arts (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- UArts graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/