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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 Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $245 |
Diversity |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,267 students)
CalArts vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or University of St. Mary ?
- California Institute of the Arts is 73.1% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at CalArts than University of Saint Mary ($54,440.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than CalArts ($21,887 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 37.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,070 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 15.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,638 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or CalArts .
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or University of St. Mary ? 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 St. Mary and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than University of Saint Mary (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,750 vs. $28,500)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($245 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/