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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 Rosemont College UCLA Albright College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Southern California Institute of Technology Penn State Greater Allegheny SCAD| California Institute of the Arts | Alvernia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Alvernia 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Alvernia University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at CalArts than Alvernia University ($54,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than CalArts ($27,091 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 12.7% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,446 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 25.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,757 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or CalArts .
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Alvernia University (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/