The Evergreen State vs California Institute of the Arts

Nestled in the lush landscapes of Washington and California, The Evergreen State College and California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) stand as beacons of higher education, each offering a unique tapestry of academic experiences. While both institutions share a commitment to fostering creativity and intellectual growth, they diverge in several key aspects. The Evergreen State College, known for its progressive pedagogy and emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, boasts an acceptance rate of 99%, welcoming a diverse student body from all walks of life. CalArts, renowned for its exceptional arts programs, maintains a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 35%, attracting aspiring artists from around the globe. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	California Institute of the Arts	The Evergreen State College
Overview
Location	Valencia, California	Olympia, Washington
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	94.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	29.0%	99.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants	2,364	1,111
Total number of admissions given out	685	1,105
Admitted students who chose to enroll	203	234
Yield rate	29.6%	21.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$79,792	In state: $26,103 Out of state: $46,746
Average net price	$53,916	$16,155
Tuition	$52,850	In state: $7,389 Out of state: $28,032
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,040 Meal plan: $5,095	Room/dormitory: $8,547 Meal plan: $4,602
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $18,119	84.0% Average amount $9,659
Students receiving federal student loan	26.0% Average amount $5,615	42.0% Average amount $4,970
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,000	0.0% Average amount $21,382

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	965 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%	1,849 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students	479 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%	267 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	30.8%
International students	29.0%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	441	991
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology English Language and Literature Computer and Information Science Multidisciplinary Studies	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.9%	43.2%
Dropout rate	28.1%	54.5%
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	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,207 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,678 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $58,733 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,321 Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,468 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $30,891 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,118 Year 2: $23,558 Year 3: $26,439

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