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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 F&M Holy Cross UCLA Hampton University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD VSU| California Institute of the Arts | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 69% |
Admission |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $348 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Virginia Union University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 417% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 417% higher at CalArts than Virginia Union University ($54,440.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than CalArts ($21,057 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 34% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,286 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than California Institute of the Arts (69% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 138.2% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($20,474 vs. $8,597)
CalArts vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or CalArts .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Virginia Union University (65% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,300)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $33,750)
- CalArts graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($294 vs. $348)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/