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Temple Eastern University Liberty University Point Park University CalArts Messiah College Pace University-New York PAFA UNCSA| The University of the Arts | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UArts | Cairn | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UArts | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
UArts | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UArts | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UArts | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UArts | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,031 students)
UArts vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Cairn?
- The University of the Arts is 63% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at UArts than Cairn University ($50,950.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than UArts ($25,923 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 52.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,764 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 38.6% larger than aid received Cairn University ($25,460 vs. $18,376)
UArts vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 69 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cairn (21)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than UArts (80%)
UArts vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts or Cairn? 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 Cairn and UArts.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than The University of the Arts (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Cairn University earn on average $2,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,500)
- Cairn University and UArts graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and UArts graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/