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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| Central Baptist College | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | CalArts | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 59% |
Admission |
CBC | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $294 |
Diversity |
CBC | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
CBC | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CBC | CalArts | ||
| 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 CBC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 236% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236% higher at CalArts than Central Baptist College ($54,440.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Baptist College than CalArts ($18,128 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 65.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,500 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than California Institute of the Arts (93% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 109.2% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($20,474 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CBC .
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CBC vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or CalArts? 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 CalArts and CBC.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Central Baptist College (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,300 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- CBC 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 CBC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/