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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 the Lake College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,228 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | ololcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $13,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $13,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $15,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 92% |
Admission |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 184 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Our Lady of the Lake 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 the Lake College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,228 students)
CalArts vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Our Lady of the Lake College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 292% more expensive to attend than Our Lady of the Lake College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292% higher at CalArts than Our Lady of the Lake College ($54,440.00 vs. $13,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Our Lady of the Lake College than CalArts ($15,916 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 15.6% lower than costs at Our Lady of the Lake College ($12,446 vs. $14,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of the Lake College than California Institute of the Arts (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 116.8% larger than aid received Our Lady of the Lake College ($20,474 vs. $9,442)
CalArts vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Our Lady of the Lake College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of the Lake College or CalArts .
- Our Lady of the Lake College has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Our Lady of the Lake 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 the Lake College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Our Lady of the Lake College (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,200 more per year than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,200)
- Our Lady of the Lake College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Our Lady of the Lake College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Our Lady of the Lake College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/