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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 | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $363 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 886 students)
CalArts vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Chowan University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 110.4% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at CalArts than Chowan University ($54,440.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than CalArts ($17,334 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 29% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,650 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 0.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($20,580 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or CalArts .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Chowan University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,600)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $6,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $35,150)
- CalArts graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($294 vs. $363)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/