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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design FDU Juilliard Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Otis College of Art and Design Kean UCLA Rutgers CSE| California Institute of the Arts | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Drew University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at CalArts than Drew University ($54,440.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than CalArts ($28,183 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 31.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,446 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 55.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($31,901 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or CalArts .
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Drew 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 Drew University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than California Institute of the Arts (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $5,100 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,400)
- Drew University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Drew University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/