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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 JCSU UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 63.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $434 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 17% |
Students |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Livingstone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 839 students)
CalArts vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Livingstone College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 242% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242% higher at CalArts than Livingstone College ($54,440.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than CalArts ($15,914 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 83.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($6,794 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone 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 63.8% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($20,474 vs. $12,500)
CalArts vs. Livingstone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or CalArts .
- Livingstone College has a higher acceptance rate (63.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Livingstone College? 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 Livingstone College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Livingstone College (65% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $26,200 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $24,200)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $42,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($294 vs. $434)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/