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California College of the Arts Rhodes College Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Berry College Furman Wofford College Otis College of Art and Design Belmont Samford University Vanderbilt| California Institute of the Arts | Sewanee The University of the South | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | |||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $196 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 75% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Sewanee?
- California Institute of the Arts is 7% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at CalArts than Sewanee The University of the South ($54,440.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sewanee The University of the South than CalArts ($33,061 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 17.4% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($12,446 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sewanee The University of the South than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 67.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($34,241 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or CalArts .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than California Institute of the Arts (86% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $600 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,500)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($196 vs. $294)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/