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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 | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #981 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 885/1160 | |||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,131 students)
CalArts vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Keystone College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 264.1% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.1% higher at CalArts than Keystone College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than CalArts ($15,559 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 4.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,900 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone 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 33.2% larger than aid received Keystone College ($20,474 vs. $15,368)
CalArts vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or CalArts .
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Keystone 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 Keystone College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Keystone College (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $17,000 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Keystone College 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 Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/