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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Wisconsin Southern California Institute of Technology Carroll University SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edgewood College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Edgewood College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at CalArts than Edgewood College ($54,440.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than CalArts ($28,189 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 2.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,120 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 5.4% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($20,474 vs. $19,418)
CalArts vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or CalArts .
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Edgewood College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,400 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,500)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/