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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 | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Union | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $191 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Union | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 787 students)
CalArts vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Union?
- California Institute of the Arts is 223.3% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.3% higher at CalArts than Union Institute & University ($54,440.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union Institute & University than CalArts ($28,463 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 8.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,508 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 536.4% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($20,474 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Union? 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 Union and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Union Institute & University (65% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $1,000 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $50,400)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $10,005 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,495 vs. $28,500)
- Union graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($191 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/