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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 | Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 56% |
Admission |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| 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 | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $213 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Thomas University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 404.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 404.1% higher at CalArts than Thomas University ($54,440.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than CalArts ($12,557 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 76.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,040 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Thomas University (59% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 150.4% larger than aid received Thomas University ($20,474 vs. $8,178)
CalArts vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or CalArts .
- Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Thomas 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 Thomas University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Thomas University (65% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $12,400 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $7,880 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,620 vs. $28,500)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($213 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/