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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 Boise State UCLA Idaho Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | The College of Idaho | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | C of I | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,878 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,490 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 45.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | C of I | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,082 students)
CalArts vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or C of I?
- California Institute of the Arts is 60.9% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at CalArts than The College of Idaho ($54,440.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than CalArts ($24,075 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 15% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,820 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 16.6% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,878 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or CalArts .
- C of I has a higher acceptance rate (45.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or C of I? 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 C of I and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than The College of Idaho (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,700 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,700)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $2,505 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,995 vs. $28,500)
- C of I graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/