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Bowdoin College California College of the Arts Colby College Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Wesleyan University Juilliard Middlebury Hamilton College Colgate Union College Otis College of Art and Design| California Institute of the Arts | Bates College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bates | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 36% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $149 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 81% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bates?
- Bates College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Bates than California Institute of the Arts ($61,066.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than CalArts ($27,491 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 38.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($12,446 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Bates College (59% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 151.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($51,414 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or CalArts .
- CalArts has a higher acceptance rate (24.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
CalArts vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bates? 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 Bates and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than California Institute of the Arts (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $25,300 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $50,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $14,050 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($14,450 vs. $28,500)
- Bates graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($149 vs. $294)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/