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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 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $163 |
Diversity |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 448 students)
CalArts vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or FBBC&TS?
- California Institute of the Arts is 202.6% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.6% higher at CalArts than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($54,440.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than CalArts ($14,845 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 65.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,540 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 39.1% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($20,474 vs. $14,717)
CalArts vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or CalArts .
- FBBC&TS has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (65% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,100 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $12,671 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,829 vs. $28,500)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($163 vs. $294)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/