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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard DePaul Otis College of Art and Design Notre Dame of Maryland University Purdue North Central Notre Dame Presentation College UCLA Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus| California Institute of the Arts | Notre Dame College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Notre Dame 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
- Notre Dame College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,444 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Notre Dame College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at CalArts than Notre Dame College ($54,440.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than CalArts ($20,151 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 7.6% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,568 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 18.7% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,299 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or CalArts .
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Notre Dame College (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,500 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,900)
- Notre Dame College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/