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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 | Trocaire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 25.4% | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $217 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Trocaire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,022 students)
CalArts vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Trocaire?
- California Institute of the Arts is 188.2% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.2% higher at CalArts than Trocaire College ($54,440.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than CalArts ($18,468 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 25.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,900 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 88.2% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($20,474 vs. $10,881)
CalArts vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or CalArts .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,200 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,500)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($217 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/