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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 Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 58% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 583 students)
CalArts vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or University of Valley Forge?
- California Institute of the Arts is 143% more expensive to attend than University of Valley Forge for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at CalArts than University of Valley Forge ($54,440.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Valley Forge than CalArts ($25,825 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 12.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,050 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 30.3% larger than aid received University of Valley Forge ($20,474 vs. $15,715)
CalArts vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or CalArts .
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than University of Valley Forge (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,700 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,700)
- University of Valley Forge students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- University of Valley Forge graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/