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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 New Hampshire University Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Unity College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 76% |
Admission |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 92% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Unity College | ||
| 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
- Unity College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Unity College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 382.6% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.6% higher at CalArts than Unity College ($54,440.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than CalArts ($18,554 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 2.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,104 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Unity College than California Institute of the Arts (76% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 490.9% larger than aid received Unity College ($20,474 vs. $3,465)
CalArts vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or CalArts .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Unity College? 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 Unity College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Unity College (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $15,300 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $35,100)
- Unity College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Unity College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/