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Whitman College California College of the Arts Oxy Ringling College of Art and Design Stanford Pomona Art Center College of Design Lewis and Clark Macalester College UW-Seattle Juilliard Carleton College| California Institute of the Arts | Reed College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Reed | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 60% |
Admission |
CalArts | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $165 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 87% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Reed?
- Reed College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than CalArts for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Reed than California Institute of the Arts ($64,450.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than CalArts ($33,106 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 28.2% lower than costs at Reed College ($12,446 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than California Institute of the Arts (60% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 133.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($47,864 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or CalArts .
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Reed? 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 Reed and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than California Institute of the Arts (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,200 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,000 vs. $28,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($165 vs. $294)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/