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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Bradley Juilliard Carthage Knox College Creighton University Drake DePauw Otis College of Art and Design ISU| California Institute of the Arts | Augustana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Augustana?
- California Institute of the Arts is 14% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at CalArts than Augustana College ($54,440.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than CalArts ($24,660 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 5.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,782 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 70.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($34,946 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or CalArts .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Augustana? 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 Augustana and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than California Institute of the Arts (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $4,700 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,400)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Augustana graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/