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F&M California College of the Arts Dickinson College Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Union College Muhlenberg College Marist College Lafayette College Bucknell Otis College of Art and Design| California Institute of the Arts | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $227 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Gettysburg College than California Institute of the Arts ($61,760.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than CalArts ($33,882 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 20% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,446 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than California Institute of the Arts (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 111.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($43,239 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or CalArts .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $10,500 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $50,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,500)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($227 vs. $294)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/