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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 Marshall University RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $245 |
Diversity |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 650 students)
CalArts vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or D&E College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 82.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at CalArts than Davis & Elkins College ($54,440.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than CalArts ($20,126 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 22.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,125 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 22.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,119 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or CalArts .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or D&E 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 D&E College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Davis & Elkins College (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $12,900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $4,788 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,712 vs. $28,500)
- D&E College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($245 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/