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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 Messiah College Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 833 students)
CalArts vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Houghton College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 242.4% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at CalArts than Houghton College ($54,440.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than CalArts ($21,550 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 20.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,336 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 138.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($20,474 vs. $8,587)
CalArts vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or CalArts .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Houghton 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 Houghton College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $6,100 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,500)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/