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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 | Thomas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 27.7% | ||
| 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 | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Thomas College | ||
| 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
- Thomas College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Thomas College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 88% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at CalArts than Thomas College ($54,440.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than CalArts ($22,070 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 3.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,998 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 1.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($20,732 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or CalArts .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Thomas College? 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 Thomas College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Thomas College (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $9,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,000)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Thomas College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/