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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 SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Bluefield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $215 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bluefield College | ||
| 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 Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 991 students)
CalArts vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bluefield College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 97.2% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at CalArts than Bluefield College ($54,440.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than CalArts ($22,904 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 28.5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,684 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 10.1% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($20,474 vs. $18,596)
CalArts vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or CalArts .
- Bluefield College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bluefield College? 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 Bluefield College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Bluefield College (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,700 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $7,666 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,834 vs. $28,500)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($215 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College 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/