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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 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $247 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,203 students)
CalArts vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- California Institute of the Arts is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at CalArts than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($54,440.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than CalArts ($26,353 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 2.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,160 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than California Institute of the Arts (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 3.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,163 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or CalArts .
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,400 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $4,575 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,925 vs. $28,500)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($247 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/