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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Alverno College Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA Stritch| California Institute of the Arts | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 866/1123 | |||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,198 students)
CalArts vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mount Mary College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Mount Mary College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at CalArts than Mount Mary College ($54,440.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mary College than CalArts ($22,897 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 26.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,830 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 16.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,897 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or CalArts .
- Mount Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Mount Mary College (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,700)
- Mount Mary College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Mount Mary College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/