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CalArts Wesley College Otis College of Art and Design Wooster Art Center College of Design Wittenberg University Ringling College of Art and Design Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus| California College of the Arts | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,410 students)
California College of the Arts vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or OWU?
- California College of the Arts is 9.3% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at California College of the Arts than Ohio Wesleyan University ($53,856.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than California College of the Arts ($27,311 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 45.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($13,745 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 33.4% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($36,757 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than OWU (52.2%)
California College of the Arts vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or OWU? 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 OWU and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than California College of the Arts (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $6,100 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,500)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- OWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/