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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 | University of Great Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,233 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $18,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 199 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 95.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 52.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | University of Great Falls | ||
| 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 University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 955 students)
CalArts vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or University of Great Falls?
- California Institute of the Arts is 99.7% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at CalArts than University of Great Falls ($54,440.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than CalArts ($22,318 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 21.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,233 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 8.8% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($20,474 vs. $18,815)
CalArts vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or CalArts .
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than University of Great Falls (65% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,900 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,500)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- University of Great Falls graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/