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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 Talladega College RISD Cal State LA USC| Stillman College | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 59% |
Admission |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $294 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 470.2% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 470.2% higher at CalArts than Stillman College ($54,440.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than CalArts ($15,574 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 23.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,054 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than California Institute of the Arts (85% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 69.9% larger than aid received Stillman College ($20,474 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Stillman College .
- Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Stillman College vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or CalArts? 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 CalArts and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Stillman College (65% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $20,900 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $29,500)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $34,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($294 vs. $351)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/