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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 24% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 60% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 871 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- California College of the Arts is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at California College of the Arts than Iowa Wesleyan College ($53,856.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than California College of the Arts ($20,074 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 76% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,340 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than California College of the Arts (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 3.3% larger than aid received Iowa Wesleyan College ($27,563 vs. $26,670)
California College of the Arts vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Iowa Wesleyan College? 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $6,600 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/