California Institute of the Arts vs Dartmouth

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and Dartmouth College stand as two distinct beacons of higher education, each offering a unique blend of academic rigor and vibrant campus life. CalArts, nestled in the heart of Valencia, California, is renowned for its exceptional arts programs, while Dartmouth, situated in the picturesque town of Hanover, New Hampshire, excels in the liberal arts and sciences. With acceptance rates of 33% and 8%, respectively, these institutions cater to different levels of academic competitiveness. CalArts' student body is predominantly composed of aspiring artists, while Dartmouth's student population reflects a diverse range of academic interests. As you explore the comparison table below, delve into the details of each institution's acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates to discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	California Institute of the Arts	Dartmouth College
Overview
Location	Valencia, California	Hanover, New Hampshire
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	94.0%	98.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	29.0%	6.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1440 - 1560
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		47.0%
Students submitting ACT score		30.0%
Total number of applicants	2,364	28,356
Total number of admissions given out	685	1,750
Admitted students who chose to enroll	203	1,221
Yield rate	29.6%	69.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$79,792	$81,501
Average net price	$53,916	$24,078
Tuition	$52,850	$58,953
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,040 Meal plan: $5,095	Room/dormitory: $10,569 Meal plan: $6,792
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $18,119	48.0% Average amount $56,106
Students receiving federal student loan	26.0% Average amount $5,615	20.0% Average amount $5,066
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,000	37.0% Average amount $5,335

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	965 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%	4,556 Men 50.7% Women 49.3%
Graduate students	479 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%	2,205 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	97.3%
International students	29.0%	17.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	441	3,733
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California New York Mississippi New Jersey Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology English Language and Literature Computer and Information Science Multidisciplinary Studies	Business Health Professions Engineering Social Sciences Mathematics and Statistics
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.9%	93.6%
Dropout rate	28.1%	4.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $24,469 Year 2: $32,563 Year 3: $36,735 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $14,239 Year 2: $23,456 Year 3: $29,527 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,030 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,555 Year 2: $22,420 Year 3: $28,984 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $17,629 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $28,791 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,992 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $22,579 Music (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $15,918 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $21,662 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $26,425 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $21,635 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,773 Year 2: $15,182 Year 3: N/A Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,840 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $160,724 Year 2: $167,295 Year 3: $180,970 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $111,259 Year 2: $113,015 Year 3: $128,856 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $85,069 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $98,252 Public Health (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,715 Year 3: $88,684 Engineering Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,341 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $81,883 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,277 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $81,813 Area Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,302 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $80,946 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,095 Year 2: $62,192 Year 3: $75,463 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,013 Year 2: $103,078 Year 3: $71,100 Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $58,996 Year 2: $61,728 Year 3: $70,914

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