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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Concordia University-Irvine Otis College of Art and Design California Baptist University HIU UCLA Cal State Fullerton La Sierra University Southern California Institute of Technology| California Institute of the Arts | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- California Institute of the Arts is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at CalArts than Vanguard University of Southern California ($54,440.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than CalArts ($24,279 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 21% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,290 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 41.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,914 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Vanguard University of Southern California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanguard University of Southern California or CalArts .
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Vanguard University of Southern California? 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 Vanguard University of Southern California and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $7,200 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/