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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 Greensboro College SCAD Ferrum College RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | AU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | AU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | AU | ||
| 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,363 students)
CalArts vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or AU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 44.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at CalArts than Averett University ($54,440.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than CalArts ($23,781 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 9.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,360 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 28.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,246 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or CalArts .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or AU? 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 AU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Averett University (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $2,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- AU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/