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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 Bryant University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD Endicott College Westfield State University RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Nichols College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| 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 | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,403 students)
CalArts vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Nichols?
- California Institute of the Arts is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at CalArts than Nichols College ($54,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than CalArts ($27,192 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 13.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,446 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 29.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,515 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or CalArts .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Nichols? 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 Nichols and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Nichols College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $1,400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,400)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Nichols graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/