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California College of the Arts Haverford College Swarthmore MHC Smith College Vassar Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Villanova Barnard Juilliard Oberlin| California Institute of the Arts | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 73% |
Admission |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | |||
| 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 | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Bryn Mawr | ||
| 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
- Bryn Mawr College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,742 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Bryn Mawr than California Institute of the Arts ($58,000.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than CalArts ($39,072 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 45% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,446 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than California Institute of the Arts (73% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 78.9% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($36,618 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or CalArts .
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than California Institute of the Arts (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $11,100 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $50,400)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/