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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 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sciarc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $49,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $49,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $43,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 30% |
Admission |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 513 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $42,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $442 |
Diversity |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SCI-Arc | ||
| 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 SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 507 students)
CalArts vs. SCI-Arc Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SCI-Arc?
- California Institute of the Arts is 10% more expensive to attend than SCI-Arc for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $49,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at CalArts than Southern California Institute of Architecture ($54,440.00 vs. $49,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern California Institute of Architecture than CalArts ($19,041 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 8% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($12,446 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Southern California Institute of Architecture (59% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 111.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($43,364 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. SCI-Arc Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SCI-Arc? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCI-Arc or CalArts .
- SCI-Arc has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. SCI-Arc Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SCI-Arc? 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 SCI-Arc and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Southern California Institute of Architecture (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,000 more per year than SCI-Arc graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($28,500 vs. $42,750)
- CalArts graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($294 vs. $442)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCI-Arc students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/