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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 Berklee School of Music USC| California Institute of the Arts | Musicians Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $24,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $24,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $36,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $4,265 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 47% |
Admission |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 348 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Musicians Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Musicians Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Musicians Institute based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 864 students)
CalArts vs. Musicians Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Musicians Institute?
- California Institute of the Arts is 122% more expensive to attend than Musicians Institute for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122% higher at CalArts than Musicians Institute ($54,440.00 vs. $24,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Musicians Institute than CalArts ($36,976 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Musicians Institute are 0.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,438 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Musicians Institute (59% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 380% larger than aid received Musicians Institute ($20,474 vs. $4,265)
CalArts vs. Musicians Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Musicians Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Musicians Institute or CalArts .
- Musicians Institute has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Musicians Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Musicians Institute? 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 Musicians Institute and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Musicians Institute is higher than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,500 more per year than Musicians Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,900)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Musicians Institute students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/