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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Wesley College Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Wooster Southern California Institute of Technology Wittenberg University SCAD Denison| California Institute of the Arts | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | OWU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 | Jan 5, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,410 students)
CalArts vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or OWU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 10.5% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at CalArts than Ohio Wesleyan University ($54,440.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than CalArts ($27,311 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 10.4% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,446 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 79.5% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($36,757 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or CalArts .
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $800 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- OWU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/