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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 Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $235 |
Diversity |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or University of Sioux Falls?
- California Institute of the Arts is 173% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at CalArts than University of Sioux Falls ($54,440.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than CalArts ($20,957 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 53.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,090 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 69% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($20,474 vs. $12,117)
CalArts vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or CalArts .
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or University of Sioux 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 Sioux Falls and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than University of Sioux Falls (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,750 vs. $28,500)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($235 vs. $294)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/