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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 | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $206 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 18% |
Students |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 855 students)
CalArts vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Lees-McRae College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 105.5% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at CalArts than Lees McRae College ($54,440.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than CalArts ($24,108 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lees McRae College are 2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,200 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae 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 12.5% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($20,474 vs. $18,205)
CalArts vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or CalArts .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Lees McRae College (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,500)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($206 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/