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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 | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,120 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | olhcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $10,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 89% |
Admission |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 917 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Jul 20, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $32,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $335 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,120 students)
CalArts vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Our Lady of Holy Cross College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 287.7% more expensive to attend than Our Lady of Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.7% higher at CalArts than Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Our Lady of Holy Cross College than CalArts ($18,074 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Our Lady of Holy Cross College are 22.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,166 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of Holy Cross College than California Institute of the Arts (89% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 103.2% larger than aid received Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($20,474 vs. $10,075)
CalArts vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of Holy Cross College or CalArts .
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Our Lady of Holy Cross 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $8,700 more per year than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,700)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $3,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $32,458)
- CalArts graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($294 vs. $335)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Our Lady of Holy Cross 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/