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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 | Hilbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Hamburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | hilbert.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $17,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,354 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 898/1113 | |||
| 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 | Hilbert College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Hilbert College | ||
| 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 Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 877 students)
CalArts vs. Hilbert College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Hilbert College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 98.7% more expensive to attend than Hilbert College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at CalArts than Hilbert College ($54,440.00 vs. $27,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hilbert College than CalArts ($16,930 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 8.5% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($12,446 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 19.2% larger than aid received Hilbert College ($20,474 vs. $17,180)
CalArts vs. Hilbert College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Hilbert College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hilbert College or CalArts .
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Hilbert College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Hilbert 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 Hilbert College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Hilbert College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $6,600 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,800)
- Hilbert College students graduate with a $3,036 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,464 vs. $28,500)
- Hilbert College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/