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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 Vanguard University of Southern California UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton| California Institute of the Arts | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | HIU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
CalArts | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | HIU | ||
| 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 HIU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,116 students)
CalArts vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or HIU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 57.8% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at CalArts than Hope International University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than CalArts ($26,146 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 4.9% lower than costs at Hope International University ($12,446 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 12.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,077 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or CalArts .
- HIU has a higher acceptance rate (32.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or HIU? 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 HIU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Hope International University (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,700 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- HIU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/