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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 UNCG UCLA Lenoir-Rhyne University Southern California Institute of Technology Ferrum College SCAD Catawba College| California Institute of the Arts | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $275 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,167 students)
CalArts vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Guilford College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at CalArts than Guilford College ($54,440.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than CalArts ($23,882 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 3.6% lower than costs at Guilford College ($12,446 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 51% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($30,922 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or CalArts .
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Guilford 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 Guilford College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Guilford College (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,100 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $1,865 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,635 vs. $28,500)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($275 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/