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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 Curry College| California Institute of the Arts | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $198 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 36% |
Students |
CalArts | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Fisher 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,421 students)
CalArts vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Fisher College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 64.2% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at CalArts than Fisher College ($54,440.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than CalArts ($26,257 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 39.3% lower than costs at Fisher College ($12,446 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 24.1% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($25,406 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or CalArts .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Fisher 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 Fisher College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Fisher College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,400 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $9,313 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,187 vs. $28,500)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($198 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/