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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 Notre Dame College Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Villa Maria College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Villa | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $206 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Villa | ||
| 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 Villa based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 465 students)
CalArts vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Villa?
- California Institute of the Arts is 109.9% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at CalArts than Villa Maria College ($54,440.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than CalArts ($14,576 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 44.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,620 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 16.6% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($20,474 vs. $17,558)
CalArts vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or CalArts .
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Villa? 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 Villa and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $22,500 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,500)
- Villa graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($206 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/