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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 Guilford College SCAD AU RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $289 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Ferrum College | ||
| 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 855 students)
CalArts vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Ferrum College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at CalArts than Ferrum College ($54,440.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than CalArts ($25,558 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 6.3% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,446 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than California Institute of the Arts (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 29.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,580 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or CalArts .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Ferrum College (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,400 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,000)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,500)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($289 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/