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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 | Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Illinois 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,029 students)
CalArts vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Illinois College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at CalArts than Illinois College ($54,440.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than CalArts ($16,296 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 24.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,964 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 45.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($29,785 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or CalArts .
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Illinois 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 Illinois College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Illinois College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,100 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,300)
- Illinois College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Illinois College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/