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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 | Moody Bible Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Moody | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | moody.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Moody | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $10,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 87% |
Admission |
CalArts | Moody | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 324 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Moody | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Moody | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Moody | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
CalArts | Moody | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 62% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Moody | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Moody Bible Institute is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,410 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Moody Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Moody?
- California Institute of the Arts is 298% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298% higher at CalArts than Moody Bible Institute ($54,440.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moody Bible Institute than CalArts ($21,368 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 1.3% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($12,446 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moody Bible Institute than California Institute of the Arts (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 93.9% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($20,474 vs. $10,560)
CalArts vs. Moody Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Moody? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moody or CalArts .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Moody Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Moody? 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 Moody and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Moody is higher than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/