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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 Seton Hill University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | EC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | |||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | EC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 657 students)
CalArts vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or EC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 54.4% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at CalArts than Elmira College ($54,440.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than CalArts ($24,040 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 7.6% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,446 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 32.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($27,091 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or CalArts .
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or EC? 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 EC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Elmira College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,400 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- EC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/