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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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $193 |
Diversity |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 59.7% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at CalArts than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MidAmerica Nazarene University than CalArts ($28,787 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 26.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,848 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 11.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,757 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or CalArts .
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,000 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($193 vs. $294)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/