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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 JCSU Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD North Carolina Central University Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 87% |
Admission |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $392 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 39% |
Students |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,067 students)
CalArts vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Shaw University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 361% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361% higher at CalArts than Shaw University ($54,440.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than CalArts ($14,204 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 46.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,514 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than California Institute of the Arts (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 31.7% larger than aid received Shaw University ($20,474 vs. $15,548)
CalArts vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or CalArts .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Shaw University (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $21,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $29,000)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $38,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($294 vs. $392)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/