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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Bard College Otis College of Art and Design Hampshire College UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Skidmore College RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 87% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 880 students)
CalArts vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Bennington than California Institute of the Arts ($60,648.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than CalArts ($32,497 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 42.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,446 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 140.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($49,183 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or CalArts .
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bennington? 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 Bennington and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $18,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Bennington graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/