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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 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 50% |
Admission |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $191 |
Diversity |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | LGCNHS | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or LGCNHS?
- California Institute of the Arts is 79% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at CalArts than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($54,440.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than CalArts ($33,047 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 13.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (59% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 233.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($20,474 vs. $6,133)
CalArts vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or CalArts .
- LGCNHS has a higher acceptance rate (45.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and CalArts.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $900 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,500 vs. $28,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($191 vs. $294)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/